The road tax status for RV05 OES is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RV05 OES?

The MOT for RV05 OES is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RV05 OES?

The recorded mileage for RV05 OES is 111,258 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RV05 OES ULEZ compliant?

No, RV05 OES does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · RV05 OES

RV05 OES

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/03/2005. Recorded mileage 111,258 miles. MOT valid until 22/05/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 111,258 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 22/05/2027

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Mileage: 111,258 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1398cc

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RV05 OES Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
111,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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RV05 OES Mileage History

15/03/200825,757 mi
06/01/200932,109 mi+6,352 mi
30/12/200940,245 mi+8,136 mi
11/12/201046,845 mi+6,600 mi
11/12/201046,845 mi
23/12/201156,030 mi+9,185 mi
22/12/201262,899 mi+6,869 mi
21/12/201369,353 mi+6,454 mi
23/12/201369,356 mi+3 mi
05/01/201576,126 mi+6,770 mi
29/12/201583,003 mi+6,877 mi
30/12/201690,835 mi+7,832 mi
29/12/201793,540 mi+2,705 mi
31/12/201898,447 mi+4,907 mi
07/01/201998,468 mi+21 mi
31/12/2019102,135 mi+3,667 mi
04/01/2020102,152 mi+17 mi
21/12/2020104,519 mi+2,367 mi
05/01/2022107,198 mi+2,679 mi
06/01/2022107,198 mi
05/01/2023108,680 mi+1,482 mi
17/02/2023108,686 mi+6 mi
24/05/2024109,678 mi+992 mi
23/05/2025110,475 mi+797 mi
23/05/2025110,475 mi
12/05/2026111,256 mi+781 mi
14/05/2026111,258 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,707 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

RV05 OES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 16:48

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (RV05 OES) between March 2008 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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