2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LD05 KKU
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 168,308 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 KKU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 168,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 KKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (LD05 KKU) between March 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
LD05 KKU Mileage History
- 26/03/200826,604 mi
- 25/02/200931,090 mi+4,486 mi
- 04/06/201031,847 mi+757 mi
- 12/04/201132,858 mi+1,011 mi
- 22/03/201243,143 mi+10,285 mi
- 18/03/201360,292 mi+17,149 mi
- 18/03/201360,292 mi
- 08/04/201479,201 mi+18,909 mi
- 08/04/201479,201 mi
- 07/04/201597,765 mi+18,564 mi
- 07/04/2016115,116 mi+17,351 mi
- 03/04/2017127,389 mi+12,273 mi
- 10/04/2018139,161 mi+11,772 mi
- 10/04/2018139,161 mi
- 11/04/2019149,124 mi+9,963 mi
- 11/04/2019149,124 mi
- 06/04/2020158,507 mi+9,383 mi
- 15/03/2021161,540 mi+3,033 mi
- 15/03/2021161,540 mi
- 09/11/2023168,308 mi+6,768 mi
Average of roughly 9,071 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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