2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · L22 YAR
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 150,274 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L22 YAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 150,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L22 YAR 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 (L22 YAR) between January 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L22 YAR Mileage History
- 12/01/2022148,278 mi
- 12/01/2022148,278 mi
- 11/10/2023150,274 mi+1,996 mi
- 11/10/2023150,274 mi
Average of roughly 1,144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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