The road tax status for SR05 FXM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SR05 FXM?

The MOT for SR05 FXM is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SR05 FXM?

The recorded mileage for SR05 FXM is 70,402 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SR05 FXM ULEZ compliant?

No, SR05 FXM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SR05 FXM

SR05 FXM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/08/2005. Recorded mileage 70,402 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2005 · Dundee
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 70,402 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 70,402 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1596cc

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SR05 FXM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
70,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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SR05 FXM Mileage History

29/07/202467,353 mi
01/08/202467,354 mi+1 mi
28/07/202568,438 mi+1,084 mi
28/07/202568,438 mi
23/07/202670,402 mi+1,964 mi

Average of roughly 1,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SR05 FXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 13:36

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (SR05 FXM) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 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 (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.

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