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AD05 BVN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,670 mi
Last recorded124,670 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 81,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear hub assemblies slightly binding

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 64,893 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,618 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,618 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,133 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD05 BVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD05 BVN, 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 AD05 BVN registered?

AD05 BVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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