2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · SCA 255
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 71,448 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SCA 255 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 71,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SCA 255 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 (SCA 255) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SCA 255 Mileage History
- 11/10/202368,679 mi
- 11/10/202368,679 mi
- 15/10/202470,093 mi+1,414 mi
- 15/10/202470,093 mi
- 08/10/202571,448 mi+1,355 mi
Average of roughly 1,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SCA2 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SCA255.
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
VESPA
50 SPECIAL
FORD
RANGER WILDTRAK ECOBLUE 4X4 A
PORSCHE
911
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
FORD
ESCORT
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER HARD TOP S D MHEV A
HONDA
PC50
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA 200 AMG LINE EXECUTIVE A
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT
YAMAHA
UNKNOWN
TOYOTA
CARINA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.