2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · V11 FBV
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 121,441 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V11 FBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2025
- 121,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V11 FBV 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 (V11 FBV) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
V11 FBV Mileage History
- 31/01/202299,449 mi
- 31/01/202299,449 mi
- 26/05/2023103,820 mi+4,371 mi
- 10/05/2024113,276 mi+9,456 mi
- 09/06/2025121,441 mi+8,165 mi
Average of roughly 6,556 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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