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AC05 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 35,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,570 miles

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

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)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,366 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

both rear tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 25,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

both rear tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres close to wear bars (3mm)

both rear tyres close to wear bars(4mm)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,711 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread,

centre exhaust mounting broken (exhaust still secure).

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,570 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,764 miles

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)

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

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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AC05 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AC05 BUG, 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 AC05 BUG registered?

AC05 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is AC05 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 BUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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