2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · GV05 XUM
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 196,893 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 XUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 196,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 XUM 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 (GV05 XUM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GV05 XUM Mileage History
- 17/11/2023177,393 mi
- 05/11/2024187,660 mi+10,267 mi
- 15/11/2024187,875 mi+215 mi
- 10/11/2025196,770 mi+8,895 mi
- 19/11/2025196,893 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 9,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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