2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SO54 VMR
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 108,313 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO54 VMR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 108,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO54 VMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (SO54 VMR) between February 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
SO54 VMR Mileage History
- 21/02/200828,556 mi
- 07/04/200937,650 mi+9,094 mi
- 21/06/201044,426 mi+6,776 mi
- 30/06/201149,580 mi+5,154 mi
- 21/10/201151,037 mi+1,457 mi
- 21/10/201151,037 mi
- 20/10/201270,984 mi+19,947 mi
- 30/10/201377,817 mi+6,833 mi
- 30/10/201377,817 mi
- 31/10/201479,378 mi+1,561 mi
- 28/10/201580,193 mi+815 mi
- 25/10/201681,168 mi+975 mi
- 25/10/201681,168 mi
- 23/10/201787,723 mi+6,555 mi
- 17/10/201890,508 mi+2,785 mi
- 21/10/201993,298 mi+2,790 mi
- 21/10/201993,298 mi
- 23/10/202094,914 mi+1,616 mi
- 23/10/202094,914 mi
- 29/12/202196,482 mi+1,568 mi
- 19/01/202397,410 mi+928 mi
- 19/01/202397,410 mi
- 20/01/2024101,147 mi+3,737 mi
- 10/02/2024101,150 mi+3 mi
- 08/02/2025104,318 mi+3,168 mi
- 24/02/2026108,313 mi+3,995 mi
Average of roughly 4,428 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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