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AD05 FNP

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,846 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,481 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,387 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal near end of working travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,673 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to o/s/f road wheel

slight damage to both front tyres

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes corroding

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to o/s/f road wheel

slight damage to both front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,502 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn low and perished

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f indicator outer lense missing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,502 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn low and perished

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f indicator outer lense missing

Pass 27 May 2016 70,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,107 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,425 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 FNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

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

Is AD05 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FNP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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