The road tax status for VO05 BWB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for VO05 BWB?

The MOT for VO05 BWB is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of VO05 BWB?

The recorded mileage for VO05 BWB is 74,675 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VO05 BWB ULEZ compliant?

No, VO05 BWB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VO05 BWB

VO05 BWB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 74,675 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 74,675 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1596cc

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VO05 BWB Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
74,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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VO05 BWB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 14:07

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (VO05 BWB) between March 2008 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.

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VO05 BWB Mileage History

12/03/200821,122 mi
12/03/200821,122 mi
30/03/200924,112 mi+2,990 mi
27/03/201027,438 mi+3,326 mi
26/03/201130,481 mi+3,043 mi
24/03/201233,469 mi+2,988 mi
22/04/201336,486 mi+3,017 mi
17/04/201440,605 mi+4,119 mi
16/04/201544,562 mi+3,957 mi
18/04/201648,964 mi+4,402 mi
19/04/201752,208 mi+3,244 mi
10/04/201854,756 mi+2,548 mi
10/04/201957,891 mi+3,135 mi
16/04/202061,313 mi+3,422 mi
16/04/202061,313 mi
12/04/202162,132 mi+819 mi
08/04/202264,544 mi+2,412 mi
13/04/202367,006 mi+2,462 mi
10/04/202469,681 mi+2,675 mi
10/04/202469,681 mi
10/04/202572,123 mi+2,442 mi
11/04/202572,130 mi+7 mi
14/04/202674,675 mi+2,545 mi

Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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