2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GJ55 WHW
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,979 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GJ55 WHW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 80,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GJ55 WHW Mileage History
- 02/12/200812,908 mi
- 02/12/200812,908 mi
- 10/12/200922,100 mi+9,192 mi
- 16/12/201027,146 mi+5,046 mi
- 16/12/201027,146 mi
- 03/12/201131,721 mi+4,575 mi
- 12/12/201238,618 mi+6,897 mi
- 12/12/201238,618 mi
- 06/01/201446,281 mi+7,663 mi
- 09/01/201552,381 mi+6,100 mi
- 09/02/201655,891 mi+3,510 mi
- 09/02/201655,891 mi
- 02/02/201756,494 mi+603 mi
- 01/02/201856,702 mi+208 mi
- 01/02/2018364,438 mi+307,736 mi
- 29/03/201957,216 mi-307,222 mi
- 14/03/202057,305 mi+89 mi
- 30/03/202057,305 mi
- 01/04/202158,522 mi+1,217 mi
- 22/03/202260,436 mi+1,914 mi
- 22/03/202260,441 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/202362,030 mi+1,589 mi
- 18/03/202464,478 mi+2,448 mi
- 20/03/202571,881 mi+7,403 mi
- 19/03/202680,979 mi+9,098 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GJ55 WHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (GJ55 WHW) between December 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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