2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KV55 UUA
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 69,768 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 UUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 69,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
KV55 UUA 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 (KV55 UUA) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KV55 UUA Mileage History
- 25/03/202354,734 mi
- 18/03/202462,881 mi+8,147 mi
- 18/03/202462,881 mi
- 04/03/202569,766 mi+6,885 mi
- 07/03/202569,768 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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