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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LR55 TKT

LR55 TKT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 152,704 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,704 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1984cc
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LR55 TKT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 152,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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LR55 TKT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 14:43
MOT Analysis

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 (LR55 TKT) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY

LR55 TKT Mileage History

  1. 12/05/2022145,969 mi
  2. 10/05/2023148,251 mi+2,282 mi
  3. 11/06/2024151,220 mi+2,969 mi
  4. 11/06/2024151,220 mi
  5. 26/06/2025152,704 mi+1,484 mi

Average of roughly 2,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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