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AD05 GOC

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,379 mi
Last recorded141,379 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 141,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2022 140,886 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,949 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front steering arms corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 139,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on following items.. fuel tank strap front drive shift's x2

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,390 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 122,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 105,665 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 65,189 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,045 miles

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 28 Jun 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,834 miles

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

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

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 GOC 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 80%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

AD05 GOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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