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A14 EAB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,779 mi
Last recorded65,779 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,779 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolts loose to gear box (2.5.C.1c)

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,427 miles

brake liner warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to n/s/r light/water ingress

Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to n/s/r light/water ingress

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,806 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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A14 EAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A14 EAB, 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 A14 EAB registered?

A14 EAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is A14 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 EAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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