2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WN05 HVV
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 98,561 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
WN05 HVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 98,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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WN05 HVV Mileage History
- 19/03/202486,105 mi
- 20/03/202486,105 mi
- 08/04/202595,745 mi+9,640 mi
- 11/06/202698,560 mi+2,815 mi
- 12/06/202698,561 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WN05 HVV 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 (WN05 HVV) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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