2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HR53 BEX
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 95,594 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HR53 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 95,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HR53 BEX 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 (HR53 BEX) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
HR53 BEX Mileage History
- 04/07/202275,995 mi
- 15/06/202379,662 mi+3,667 mi
- 04/07/202484,357 mi+4,695 mi
- 12/06/202589,224 mi+4,867 mi
- 18/06/202695,594 mi+6,370 mi
Average of roughly 4,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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