2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · YF05 FFK
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 57,888 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF05 FFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 57,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 FFK 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 (YF05 FFK) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YF05 FFK Mileage History
- 02/05/2023147,050 mi
- 06/04/2024152,388 mi+5,338 mi
- 15/05/2025156,385 mi+3,997 mi
- 16/05/2025156,386 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/202657,888 mi-98,498 mi
Average of roughly -27,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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