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617 UXO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,485 mi
Last recorded23,485 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration617 UXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,485 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 23,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 23,377 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2005 23,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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617 UXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 617 UXO, 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 617 UXO registered?

617 UXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is 617 UXO safe to buy?

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