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AD05 CJF

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 71,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,825 miles

EML On

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,997 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 44,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear offside handbrake lever on caliper does not return to stop and may need attention.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,147 miles

Rear offside handbrake lever on caliper does not return to stop and may need attention.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,675 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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AD05 CJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD05 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

AD05 CJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AD05 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 CJF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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