2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · GL55 DVW
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/12/2005. Recorded mileage 102,400 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
GL55 DVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 102,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GL55 DVW Mileage History
- 13/12/2024231,413 mi
- 08/02/2025231,432 mi+19 mi
- 13/02/2025231,461 mi+29 mi
- 13/03/2026102,400 mi-129,061 mi
- 13/03/2026102,400 mi
Average of roughly -103,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GL55 DVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (GL55 DVW) between December 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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