VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE VK05NLT has 19 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 178,928 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 13:26.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

VK05NLT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST APRIL 2027178,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED3RD APRIL 2026178,828 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED22ND APRIL 202521ST APRIL 2026172,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 2024168,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202017TH OCTOBER 2021158,593 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201917TH OCTOBER 2020133,370 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 201817TH APRIL 2019119,162 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201717TH APRIL 2018109,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED29TH MARCH 201617TH APRIL 2017101,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Slightly Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Centre Section Bracket Split But Exhaust Still Supported
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED28TH MARCH 201517TH APRIL 201690,763 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED4TH APRIL 201417TH APRIL 201578,590 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 201317TH APRIL 201468,847 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 201217TH APRIL 201360,079 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 201124TH MARCH 201250,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED24TH MARCH 201150,270 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201016TH MARCH 201144,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Front Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 200938,668 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 200926TH FEBRUARY 201038,668 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 200820TH FEBRUARY 200929,473 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK05NLT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

VK05NLT MOT Comments

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VK05NLT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 178,928 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,520 miles

VK05NLT FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration VK05NLT was manufactured on Wednesday 30th March 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 178,928 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,520 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK05NLT has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 14 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does VK05NLT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 VK05NLT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK05NLT Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 VK05NLT does have Tax. Read more

When does VK05NLT Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK05NLT will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK05NLT MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK05NLT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027. Read more

When did VK05NLT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK05NLT was on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 13:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK05NLT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for VK05NLT we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK05NLT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for VK05NLT we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK05NLT?

VK05NLT is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has VK05NLT done?

The odometer reading for VK05NLT at the last MOT in April 2026 was 178,928 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,520 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK05NLT?

The vehicle VK05NLT was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th March 2005. Read more

What colour is VK05NLT?

The official colour of VK05NLT is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VK05NLT have?

VK05NLT has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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