2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SM05 GTF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 140,968 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 GTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 140,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 GTF 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 (SM05 GTF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Emissions unable to be completed combination of oil leak and smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SM05 GTF Mileage History
- 23/05/2024129,163 mi
- 22/05/2025134,761 mi+5,598 mi
- 28/05/2025134,761 mi
- 16/05/2026140,945 mi+6,184 mi
- 21/05/2026140,968 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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