2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · LD05 NSN
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 105,162 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 NSN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 105,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 NSN 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 (LD05 NSN) between March 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD05 NSN Mileage History
- 25/03/200819,196 mi
- 21/09/200928,018 mi+8,822 mi
- 08/09/201032,907 mi+4,889 mi
- 13/09/201141,089 mi+8,182 mi
- 13/09/201141,092 mi+3 mi
- 01/10/201253,323 mi+12,231 mi
- 02/10/201362,525 mi+9,202 mi
- 24/09/201468,644 mi+6,119 mi
- 01/10/201570,771 mi+2,127 mi
- 21/09/201673,018 mi+2,247 mi
- 22/09/201673,019 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/201774,678 mi+1,659 mi
- 26/09/201876,126 mi+1,448 mi
- 30/09/201977,107 mi+981 mi
- 01/10/202081,008 mi+3,901 mi
- 01/10/202081,008 mi
- 05/10/202186,297 mi+5,289 mi
- 05/10/202186,297 mi
- 30/09/202290,890 mi+4,593 mi
- 30/09/202290,890 mi
- 12/10/202394,884 mi+3,994 mi
- 12/10/202394,884 mi
- 30/09/202498,024 mi+3,140 mi
- 01/10/2025101,500 mi+3,476 mi
- 02/10/2025101,500 mi
- 02/10/2026105,162 mi+3,662 mi
- 02/10/2026105,162 mi
Average of roughly 4,641 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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