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AD04 OAP

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,701 mi
Last recorded122,701 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 OAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,658 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 118,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,740 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,739 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear as Marked Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,317 miles

Central STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DEFORMED.

Nearside OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DEFORMED.

Nearside OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,695 miles

Central Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,051 miles

Oil leak ENGINE. ()

Oil leak GEARBOX. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

Offside Front OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/DEORMED.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,623 miles

Centre EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Nearside Rear TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,764 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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AD04 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD04 OAP, 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 AD04 OAP registered?

AD04 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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