2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · RJ05 LDL
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 121,290 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 LDL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 121,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (RJ05 LDL) between March 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RJ05 LDL Mileage History
- 27/03/200821,712 mi
- 27/03/200821,712 mi
- 24/03/200929,877 mi+8,165 mi
- 22/03/201038,813 mi+8,936 mi
- 22/03/201038,813 mi
- 08/03/201146,024 mi+7,211 mi
- 08/03/201251,620 mi+5,596 mi
- 11/03/201356,863 mi+5,243 mi
- 07/03/201462,335 mi+5,472 mi
- 10/03/201462,336 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201567,775 mi+5,439 mi
- 17/03/201671,942 mi+4,167 mi
- 15/03/201776,412 mi+4,470 mi
- 15/03/201776,412 mi
- 16/03/201881,716 mi+5,304 mi
- 27/04/201951,762 mi-29,954 mi
- 01/05/201951,766 mi+4 mi
- 11/11/202087,242 mi+35,476 mi
- 04/11/2021104,627 mi+17,385 mi
- 10/11/2022118,168 mi+13,541 mi
- 08/11/2023118,259 mi+91 mi
- 30/10/2024121,290 mi+3,031 mi
Average of roughly 6,001 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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