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390 UXK

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration390 UXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,405 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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390 UXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 390 UXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 390 UXK registered?

390 UXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is 390 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 390 UXK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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