2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PB05 AJB
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/12/2005. Recorded mileage 62,804 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,804 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
PB05 AJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 62,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PB05 AJB Mileage History
- 15/11/202357,286 mi
- 14/12/202357,301 mi+15 mi
- 12/12/202459,116 mi+1,815 mi
- 25/02/202559,202 mi+86 mi
- 28/08/202662,804 mi+3,602 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PB05 AJB 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 (PB05 AJB) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 30% (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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