2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NG55 EFC
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/11/2005. Recorded mileage 111,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
NG55 EFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 111,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NG55 EFC Mileage History
- 05/10/2021103,030 mi
- 12/10/2021103,047 mi+17 mi
- 27/09/2022107,758 mi+4,711 mi
- 25/09/2023111,274 mi+3,516 mi
Average of roughly 4,182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NG55 EFC 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 (NG55 EFC) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill (6.”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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