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879 UXN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,955 mi
Last recorded19,955 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration879 UXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 19,955 miles

Offside Front tyre just touches suspention on fall lock. over sized wheels fitted

under body and chassis has corrosion

Fail 8 May 2017 19,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch/ corner of wing mount and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch next to suspention mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by suspention mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front to rear. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mounting and bumper mount end of chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mounting and bumper mount end of chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre just touches suspention on fall lock. over sized wheels fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 19,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

luggage rack loose

offside front tyre damaged

Fail 5 May 2016 18,926 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

luggage rack loose

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 17,170 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front offside kingpin thrust slight play

front offside tyre innerwall almost touching subframe on locks

Fail 21 Apr 2015 17,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,166 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 3,166 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 3,156 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 1,762 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 1,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 7 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 7 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 73,488 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front seat belt buckles missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Reg. plate character colour may not be legal

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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879 UXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 879 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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879 UXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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