VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE WJ05XVE has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,866 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 12:57.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WJ05XVE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 2027110,866 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 2026110,866 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 2026103,162 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 202597,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 202497,186 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202491,852 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202211TH JANUARY 202385,681 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202285,681 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202111TH JANUARY 202280,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JULY 201911TH JANUARY 202171,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perrished
PASSED19TH JUNE 20187TH JULY 201962,452 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 201862,452 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH JULY 20177TH JULY 201855,652 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20167TH JULY 201753,148 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201613TH JANUARY 201750,553 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201513TH JANUARY 201645,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201413TH JANUARY 201541,535 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201321ST MAY 201435,202 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201221ST MAY 201326,919 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201121ST MAY 201220,098 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201021ST MAY 201116,341 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 200921ST MAY 201014,643 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 200821ST MAY 200912,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ05XVE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

WJ05XVE MOT Comments

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WJ05XVE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,866 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,279 miles

WJ05XVE FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration WJ05XVE was manufactured on Saturday 21st May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 110,866 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,279 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ05XVE has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 28 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WJ05XVE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 WJ05XVE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ05XVE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 WJ05XVE does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ05XVE Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ05XVE will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 WJ05XVE MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ05XVE will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027. Read more

When did WJ05XVE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ05XVE was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 12:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ05XVE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for WJ05XVE we can see 19 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 WJ05XVE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for WJ05XVE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ05XVE?

WJ05XVE is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has WJ05XVE done?

The odometer reading for WJ05XVE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 110,866 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 5,279 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ05XVE?

The vehicle WJ05XVE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 21st May 2005. Read more

What colour is WJ05XVE?

The official colour of WJ05XVE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WJ05XVE have?

WJ05XVE has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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