2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SP55 MGJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 55,769 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP55 MGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 55,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP55 MGJ 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 (SP55 MGJ) between September 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
SP55 MGJ Mileage History
- 23/09/202146,155 mi
- 21/09/202248,455 mi+2,300 mi
- 28/09/202248,469 mi+14 mi
- 09/08/202349,346 mi+877 mi
- 24/07/202455,769 mi+6,423 mi
Average of roughly 3,393 miles per year across 5 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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