2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WF05 DVH
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 99,562 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF05 DVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2025
- 99,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF05 DVH 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 (WF05 DVH) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WF05 DVH Mileage History
- 02/05/202488,845 mi
- 14/05/202488,976 mi+131 mi
- 17/09/202492,146 mi+3,170 mi
- 17/09/202492,148 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/202599,562 mi+7,414 mi
Average of roughly 10,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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