2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · NH54 DUJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 126,898 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH54 DUJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2022
- 126,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH54 DUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (NH54 DUJ) between January 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
NH54 DUJ Mileage History
- 25/01/200818,083 mi
- 02/02/200924,507 mi+6,424 mi
- 03/02/200924,507 mi
- 02/02/201031,539 mi+7,032 mi
- 31/01/201137,655 mi+6,116 mi
- 26/01/201244,338 mi+6,683 mi
- 15/01/201350,056 mi+5,718 mi
- 15/01/201350,056 mi
- 12/02/201461,094 mi+11,038 mi
- 12/02/201461,094 mi
- 12/02/201571,849 mi+10,755 mi
- 19/02/201571,853 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/201678,973 mi+7,120 mi
- 14/03/201678,973 mi
- 17/02/201786,030 mi+7,057 mi
- 17/02/201786,030 mi
- 21/08/201790,145 mi+4,115 mi
- 01/09/201790,152 mi+7 mi
- 21/08/201894,440 mi+4,288 mi
- 15/07/2019101,940 mi+7,500 mi
- 23/07/2019101,944 mi+4 mi
- 22/01/2021115,834 mi+13,890 mi
- 04/02/2022126,898 mi+11,064 mi
Average of roughly 7,756 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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