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A12 RAY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 59,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shocker corroded o/s n/s

Fail 20 Nov 2023 59,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

boot struts don't hold boot lid up

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,267 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,953 miles

ehaust mount insecure, o/s/f tyre low, general corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2021 57,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ehaust mount insecure, o/s/f tyre low, general corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,281 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 31 May 2019 53,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin across axle approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle location bush slightly worn and strating to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 52,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 48,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91w (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 41,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 41,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer shell corroding,

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer shell corroding,

Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Master brake cylinder is coverd in fluid, due to location of the component can't be fully tested need to remove turbo hose. (need investigation)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

rear tyers perished

Fail 9 Nov 2013 40,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Master brake cylinder is coverd in fluid, due to location of the component can't be fully tested need to remove turbo hose. (need investigation)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

rear tyers perished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,405 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tyres low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,158 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,702 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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A12 RAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A12 RAY, 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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A12 RAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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