2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · RF55 OKK
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 161,514 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF55 OKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2023
- 161,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 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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RF55 OKK Mileage History
- 14/01/2022146,553 mi
- 02/09/2022153,436 mi+6,883 mi
- 03/11/2023161,461 mi+8,025 mi
- 10/11/2023161,506 mi+45 mi
- 12/11/2023161,514 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 OKK 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 (RF55 OKK) between January 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2023 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: Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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