2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · MW55 LZO
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 138,378 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW55 LZO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2024
- 138,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW55 LZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (MW55 LZO) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
MW55 LZO Mileage History
- 14/06/2022135,184 mi
- 09/06/2023136,601 mi+1,417 mi
- 28/05/2024138,378 mi+1,777 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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