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923 UXP

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,761 mi
Last recorded38,761 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration923 UXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 27,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 21,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,949 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 11,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 1,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 2,332 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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923 UXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 923 UXP, 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

How do I check the history of 923 UXP?

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What year was 923 UXP registered?

923 UXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 923 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 923 UXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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