2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · VE05 FBY
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 86,390 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1398cc
VE05 FBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 86,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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VE05 FBY Mileage History
- 23/11/202171,846 mi
- 25/11/202275,569 mi+3,723 mi
- 27/11/202380,461 mi+4,892 mi
- 19/11/202484,206 mi+3,745 mi
- 19/11/202586,390 mi+2,184 mi
Average of roughly 3,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE05 FBY 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 (VE05 FBY) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 35 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
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