2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SH05 USF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 172,360 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH05 USF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 172,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH05 USF 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 (SH05 USF) between April 2008 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH05 USF Mileage History
- 22/04/200819,677 mi
- 24/04/200925,015 mi+5,338 mi
- 24/04/200925,015 mi
- 29/03/201032,324 mi+7,309 mi
- 20/05/201139,496 mi+7,172 mi
- 20/05/201139,496 mi
- 16/05/201246,243 mi+6,747 mi
- 17/05/201352,036 mi+5,793 mi
- 19/05/201456,979 mi+4,943 mi
- 16/05/201559,619 mi+2,640 mi
- 18/05/201677,617 mi+17,998 mi
- 19/05/201677,684 mi+67 mi
- 18/05/201793,784 mi+16,100 mi
- 18/05/201793,785 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/2018109,219 mi+15,434 mi
- 18/05/2018109,235 mi+16 mi
- 09/05/2019125,457 mi+16,222 mi
- 03/02/2021136,592 mi+11,135 mi
- 31/05/2022144,069 mi+7,477 mi
- 06/07/2023158,869 mi+14,800 mi
- 06/07/2023158,869 mi
- 02/07/2024172,360 mi+13,491 mi
Average of roughly 9,428 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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