2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · MX55 WJA
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 158,592 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX55 WJA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/12/2025
- 158,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX55 WJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (MX55 WJA) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
MX55 WJA Mileage History
- 26/08/2022147,132 mi
- 13/10/2023149,874 mi+2,742 mi
- 18/11/2024154,059 mi+4,185 mi
- 23/12/2025158,592 mi+4,533 mi
Average of roughly 3,446 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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