2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LT55 WJZ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 86,432 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT55 WJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 86,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 WJZ 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 (LT55 WJZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
LT55 WJZ Mileage History
- 11/05/202481,860 mi
- 11/05/202481,860 mi
- 10/05/202584,376 mi+2,516 mi
- 10/05/202584,376 mi
- 07/05/202686,432 mi+2,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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