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677 UXL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

971 mi
Last recorded971 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration677 UXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 971 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 94,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,172 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,129 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r floor rusty

no seat belts fitted

o/s/r backplate damp

rear of front seats not locking in upright position

slight movement in n/s and o/s f roadwheels

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r floor rusted

no seat belts fitted

o/s/r backplate slightly damp

rear of front seats not locking in upright position

Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 51,051 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

only drivers seat fitted

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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677 UXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 677 UXL, 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.

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What year was 677 UXL registered?

677 UXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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