2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · PL05 EUK
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 89,959 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL05 EUK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 89,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 EUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (PL05 EUK) between May 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible and offside have Hids retrofitted (4.1.4 (c))”.
PL05 EUK Mileage History
- 08/05/200913,252 mi
- 04/05/201024,097 mi+10,845 mi
- 30/04/201131,565 mi+7,468 mi
- 25/04/201238,579 mi+7,014 mi
- 24/04/201344,261 mi+5,682 mi
- 30/10/201454,090 mi+9,829 mi
- 31/10/201563,812 mi+9,722 mi
- 26/10/201669,021 mi+5,209 mi
- 27/10/201772,820 mi+3,799 mi
- 20/06/201873,489 mi+669 mi
- 11/06/201979,459 mi+5,970 mi
- 11/06/201979,460 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202083,287 mi+3,827 mi
- 03/04/202185,619 mi+2,332 mi
- 03/04/202185,619 mi
- 13/04/202287,589 mi+1,970 mi
- 17/01/202388,147 mi+558 mi
- 08/01/202489,799 mi+1,652 mi
- 12/01/202489,809 mi+10 mi
- 14/01/202589,959 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 4,890 miles per year across 20 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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