2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WG54 CDY
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/01/2005. Recorded mileage 129,177 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1595cc
WG54 CDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 129,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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WG54 CDY Mileage History
- 28/10/2022121,042 mi
- 27/10/2023122,761 mi+1,719 mi
- 28/10/2023122,761 mi
- 22/10/2024124,562 mi+1,801 mi
- 22/10/2025129,177 mi+4,615 mi
Average of roughly 2,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG54 CDY 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 (WG54 CDY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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