2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · NK55 TXB
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 85,112 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK55 TXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 85,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NK55 TXB Mileage History
- 25/10/202175,377 mi
- 28/10/202175,394 mi+17 mi
- 05/06/202381,013 mi+5,619 mi
- 25/06/202482,830 mi+1,817 mi
- 30/10/202585,112 mi+2,282 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NK55 TXB 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 (NK55 TXB) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside (205/55R16) Offside (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (b))”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside (205/55R16) Offside (225/50R17) (5.2.3 ”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Suspect faulty switch (4.5.3 (a))”.
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