2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KJ55 AFF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 95,190 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KJ55 AFF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 95,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KJ55 AFF Mileage History
- 01/09/200818,867 mi
- 01/09/200818,867 mi
- 28/08/200917,880 mi-987 mi
- 01/09/201023,960 mi+6,080 mi
- 01/09/201128,681 mi+4,721 mi
- 30/08/201233,100 mi+4,419 mi
- 08/05/201335,547 mi+2,447 mi
- 10/04/201441,567 mi+6,020 mi
- 14/04/201551,760 mi+10,193 mi
- 12/04/201660,079 mi+8,319 mi
- 12/04/201660,080 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/201766,549 mi+6,469 mi
- 27/04/201766,549 mi
- 20/04/201870,513 mi+3,964 mi
- 20/04/201870,513 mi
- 08/04/201974,192 mi+3,679 mi
- 26/08/202079,053 mi+4,861 mi
- 24/09/202079,231 mi+178 mi
- 22/09/202182,080 mi+2,849 mi
- 16/09/202285,442 mi+3,362 mi
- 22/09/202285,444 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/202388,085 mi+2,641 mi
- 15/07/202490,979 mi+2,894 mi
- 16/07/202490,979 mi
- 25/07/202592,982 mi+2,003 mi
- 25/07/202592,982 mi
- 13/08/202695,190 mi+2,208 mi
Average of roughly 4,253 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KJ55 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (KJ55 AFF) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer flexi with rigid pipe, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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