2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PJ55 JZF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 129,078 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,078 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
PJ55 JZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2024
- 129,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJ55 JZF Mileage History
- 27/06/2022122,425 mi
- 28/06/2022122,425 mi
- 24/06/2023125,744 mi+3,319 mi
- 28/06/2023125,746 mi+2 mi
- 29/06/2024129,078 mi+3,332 mi
Average of roughly 3,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ55 JZF 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 (PJ55 JZF) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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