2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · LM05 FWV
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 92,505 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LM05 FWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 92,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LM05 FWV Mileage History
- 21/03/202486,346 mi
- 22/03/202486,346 mi
- 19/03/202587,677 mi+1,331 mi
- 21/03/202692,479 mi+4,802 mi
- 25/03/202692,505 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 3,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM05 FWV 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 (LM05 FWV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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