2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · SO55 NBD
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/12/2005. Recorded mileage 150,793 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1398cc
SO55 NBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 150,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO55 NBD Mileage History
- 01/08/2023133,958 mi
- 26/05/2025144,657 mi+10,699 mi
- 27/05/2025144,657 mi
- 18/05/2026150,791 mi+6,134 mi
- 19/05/2026150,793 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 NBD 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 (SO55 NBD) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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