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A12 TUC

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,067 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,067 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,874 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,142 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer 1/4 of tyre

Oil leak present

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 69,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 61,693 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle has 2 child seats in it

Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,555 miles

2x rubber bungs in nearside floor need re-sealing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,286 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 53,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,104 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 TUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUC, 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 A12 TUC registered?

A12 TUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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