2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SH05 UXC
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2005. Recorded mileage 143,841 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH05 UXC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 143,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH05 UXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (SH05 UXC) between April 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 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 (29 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
SH05 UXC Mileage History
- 15/04/200835,023 mi
- 22/04/200945,637 mi+10,614 mi
- 06/04/201055,886 mi+10,249 mi
- 27/04/201167,288 mi+11,402 mi
- 10/04/201277,730 mi+10,442 mi
- 09/04/201384,317 mi+6,587 mi
- 01/05/201491,520 mi+7,203 mi
- 01/05/201491,520 mi
- 28/04/2015108,269 mi+16,749 mi
- 29/04/2015108,269 mi
- 09/09/2016115,136 mi+6,867 mi
- 09/09/2016115,136 mi
- 01/09/2017122,055 mi+6,919 mi
- 01/09/2017122,055 mi
- 11/09/2018133,590 mi+11,535 mi
- 28/09/2018133,625 mi+35 mi
- 02/10/2019135,725 mi+2,100 mi
- 20/08/2020137,865 mi+2,140 mi
- 06/01/2022143,357 mi+5,492 mi
- 17/01/2023143,829 mi+472 mi
- 02/02/2023143,841 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,352 miles per year across 21 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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