2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YM05 AYS
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 69,196 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM05 AYS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2024
- 69,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM05 AYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (YM05 AYS) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
YM05 AYS Mileage History
- 13/07/202261,122 mi
- 13/07/202261,122 mi
- 26/08/202367,224 mi+6,102 mi
- 23/07/202469,196 mi+1,972 mi
Average of roughly 3,979 miles per year across 4 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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