2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SA55 AWR
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 59,034 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA55 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2025
- 59,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA55 AWR 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 (SA55 AWR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (5.3”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SA55 AWR Mileage History
- 18/08/202351,531 mi
- 18/08/202351,532 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/202455,481 mi+3,949 mi
- 19/08/202455,483 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/202559,034 mi+3,551 mi
Average of roughly 3,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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