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AC05 PMC

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 PMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 99,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On a join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 98,327 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 98,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on a join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,006 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,304 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 71,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,929 miles

Nearside handbrake lever not fully returning

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake lever not fully returning

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

Pass 9 May 2011 44,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 44,537 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 39,659 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 39,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 31,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,055 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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AC05 PMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AC05 PMC, 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 PMC registered?

AC05 PMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AC05 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 PMC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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