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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · OU05 RZX

OU05 RZX

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 134,008 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2005 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
134,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1781cc
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OU05 RZX Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
  • 134,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

OU05 RZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 14:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (OU05 RZX) between May 2009 and June 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

OU05 RZX Mileage History

  1. 06/05/200949,835 km
  2. 06/05/200949,835 km
  3. 16/04/201063,985 mi
  4. 09/04/201180,292 mi+16,307 mi
  5. 15/05/201282,443 km
  6. 04/05/201384,704 km+2,261 km
  7. 09/05/201486,488 km+1,784 km
  8. 13/05/201589,522 mi
  9. 19/04/201691,754 km
  10. 18/05/201792,452 km+698 km
  11. 21/05/201892,544 km+92 km
  12. 20/05/201992,614 km+70 km
  13. 24/11/202092,682 km+68 km
  14. 25/01/202292,701 mi
  15. 18/01/2023107,338 mi+14,637 mi
  16. 19/04/2024118,610 mi+11,272 mi
  17. 30/06/2025126,005 km
  18. 24/06/2026134,008 km+8,003 km
  19. 26/06/2026134,008 mi

Average of roughly 4,912 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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