2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · SY05 VNF
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 85,911 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY05 VNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 85,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY05 VNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (SY05 VNF) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SY05 VNF Mileage History
- 11/10/202272,693 mi
- 07/11/202272,720 mi+27 mi
- 18/12/202379,092 mi+6,372 mi
- 20/12/202485,911 mi+6,819 mi
Average of roughly 6,025 miles per year across 4 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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