2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · ML05 EUY
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 78,360 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1781cc
ML05 EUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 78,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ML05 EUY Mileage History
- 07/06/202475,162 mi
- 09/06/202577,248 mi+2,086 mi
- 09/06/202577,249 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/202678,356 mi+1,107 mi
- 24/04/202678,360 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML05 EUY 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 (ML05 EUY) between June 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Emissions unable to be completed unable to get emissions reading due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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