2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · HJ05 RBV
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 71,590 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 RBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 71,590 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.
HJ05 RBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (HJ05 RBV) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ05 RBV Mileage History
- 23/03/202265,389 mi
- 28/03/202269,393 mi+4,004 mi
- 30/03/202371,589 mi+2,196 mi
- 04/04/202371,590 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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