2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · SR05 BYU
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 90,005 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SR05 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2025
- 90,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SR05 BYU Mileage History
- 21/01/202280,874 mi
- 17/03/202380,875 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/202380,877 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/202480,888 mi+11 mi
- 21/03/202590,005 mi+9,117 mi
Average of roughly 2,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SR05 BYU 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 (SR05 BYU) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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