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815 UXN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,263 mi
Last recorded18,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration815 UXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,263 miles

lower steering column rubber coupling cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2011 17,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear seats and belts not fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,681 miles

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

rear seats and belts not fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,783 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn works but button loose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn works but button loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 13,451 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,033 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f axle retaining straps missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 1,817 miles

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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815 UXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 815 UXN, 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 815 UXN registered?

815 UXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is 815 UXN safe to buy?

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