2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MV05 WNF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 56,450 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV05 WNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 56,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MV05 WNF Mileage History
- 09/12/202453,494 mi
- 10/12/202453,499 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/202554,656 mi+1,157 mi
- 11/09/202656,441 mi+1,785 mi
- 14/09/202656,450 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV05 WNF 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 (MV05 WNF) between December 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MV05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MV05WNF.
HYUNDAI
I20
KIA
SPORTAGE
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE R
KAWASAKI
Z1000
KAWASAKI
ZR 750 K1H
KAWASAKI
ZR 750 J2H
MG
ZS
SUZUKI
CELERIO
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC 300 AMG LN PREM+ MHEV 4M A
VOLKSWAGEN
SHARAN
RENAULT
MASTER
RENAULT
MASTER
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.