2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LR55 HJZ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 110,567 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR55 HJZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2022
- 110,567 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: Below Average
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LR55 HJZ Mileage History
- 04/10/2021105,464 mi
- 08/10/2021105,523 mi+59 mi
- 08/10/2022110,516 mi+4,993 mi
- 15/10/2022110,567 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 4,954 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 HJZ 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 (LR55 HJZ) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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