2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HT05 ACV
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 99,011 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT05 ACV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
- 99,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT05 ACV Mileage History
- 08/04/202287,532 mi
- 11/04/202287,534 mi+2 mi
- 06/04/202399,011 mi+11,477 mi
Average of roughly 11,551 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HT05 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (HT05 ACV) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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