2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HD05 FHL
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 132,055 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD05 FHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2023
- 132,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD05 FHL 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 (HD05 FHL) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
HD05 FHL Mileage History
- 02/10/2021127,509 mi
- 06/10/2021127,531 mi+22 mi
- 29/09/2022129,874 mi+2,343 mi
- 04/10/2022129,875 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/2023132,055 mi+2,180 mi
Average of roughly 2,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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