2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · OY55 YGE
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 125,253 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY55 YGE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 125,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 YGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (OY55 YGE) between September 2008 and September 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Braking system leaking poss pipe or servo (1.1.3 (d))”.
OY55 YGE Mileage History
- 17/09/200824,201 mi
- 28/09/200933,583 mi+9,382 mi
- 28/09/201041,835 mi+8,252 mi
- 10/04/201254,037 mi+12,202 mi
- 10/04/201254,037 mi
- 18/05/201357,869 mi+3,832 mi
- 02/10/201468,300 mi+10,431 mi
- 05/10/201574,884 mi+6,584 mi
- 04/10/201681,499 mi+6,615 mi
- 04/10/201681,499 mi
- 24/10/201789,534 mi+8,035 mi
- 24/10/201789,534 mi
- 11/10/201897,809 mi+8,275 mi
- 30/10/2019103,500 mi+5,691 mi
- 30/10/2019103,500 mi
- 05/11/2020109,318 mi+5,818 mi
- 02/07/2021112,587 mi+3,269 mi
- 03/07/2021112,589 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/2022118,645 mi+6,056 mi
- 11/06/2022118,722 mi+77 mi
- 15/09/2023125,253 mi+6,531 mi
Average of roughly 6,740 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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