2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · T8 YTP
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 122,687 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T8 YTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 122,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T8 YTP 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 (T8 YTP) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T8 YTP Mileage History
- 12/05/2023118,493 mi
- 12/05/2023118,493 mi
- 11/07/2024120,735 mi+2,242 mi
- 12/07/2024120,735 mi
- 10/07/2025122,687 mi+1,952 mi
Average of roughly 1,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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