2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · YU05 UGA
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 83,741 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU05 UGA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 83,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU05 UGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (YU05 UGA) between June 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YU05 UGA Mileage History
- 30/06/202383,737 mi
- 07/07/202383,739 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/202483,741 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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