2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YY05 TNL
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 125,524 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 TNL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 125,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 TNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (YY05 TNL) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Emissions not tested (ALL SENSORS BROKE UNDER VEHICLE) (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (MARKE”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
YY05 TNL Mileage History
- 10/05/2022125,524 mi
- 19/05/2022125,524 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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