2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · WM05 FYP
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/08/2005. Recorded mileage 82,448 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
WM05 FYP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 82,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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WM05 FYP Mileage History
- 06/08/20082,715 mi
- 07/09/20094,962 mi+2,247 mi
- 20/09/201011,408 mi+6,446 mi
- 08/09/201115,222 mi+3,814 mi
- 16/08/201215,585 mi+363 mi
- 05/06/201316,802 mi+1,217 mi
- 13/05/201422,042 mi+5,240 mi
- 18/06/201528,565 mi+6,523 mi
- 18/06/201528,565 mi
- 06/06/201634,890 mi+6,325 mi
- 24/05/201741,695 mi+6,805 mi
- 24/05/201741,695 mi
- 04/06/201847,788 mi+6,093 mi
- 04/06/201954,013 mi+6,225 mi
- 12/08/202059,124 mi+5,111 mi
- 09/08/202163,038 mi+3,914 mi
- 02/08/202267,808 mi+4,770 mi
- 11/10/202373,338 mi+5,530 mi
- 11/10/202373,338 mi
- 19/09/202476,871 mi+3,533 mi
- 19/09/202476,871 mi
- 20/08/202579,828 mi+2,957 mi
- 12/08/202682,448 mi+2,620 mi
Average of roughly 4,426 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
WM05 FYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (WM05 FYP) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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