2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LS05 EFK
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 85,968 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 EFK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 85,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 EFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (LS05 EFK) between May 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LS05 EFK Mileage History
- 23/05/20088,921 mi
- 15/05/200912,540 mi+3,619 mi
- 13/05/201015,878 mi+3,338 mi
- 23/05/201120,419 mi+4,541 mi
- 23/05/201120,420 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/201223,840 mi+3,420 mi
- 28/05/201326,631 mi+2,791 mi
- 19/05/201429,366 mi+2,735 mi
- 18/05/201532,111 mi+2,745 mi
- 18/04/201634,477 mi+2,366 mi
- 11/04/201740,594 mi+6,117 mi
- 07/04/201846,268 mi+5,674 mi
- 04/04/201952,190 mi+5,922 mi
- 17/03/202058,612 mi+6,422 mi
- 17/03/202058,612 mi
- 12/03/202161,518 mi+2,906 mi
- 05/03/202264,491 mi+2,973 mi
- 03/03/202368,587 mi+4,096 mi
- 15/03/202473,673 mi+5,086 mi
- 15/03/202473,673 mi
- 08/03/202578,548 mi+4,875 mi
- 07/03/202685,968 mi+7,420 mi
Average of roughly 4,331 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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