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AD05 XJW

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,860 mi
Last recorded121,860 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,696 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,514 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,428 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim has slight damaged

oil leak at the back of engine

Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/f wheel inner rim has slight damaged

oil leak at the back of engine

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,913 miles

Engine oily

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 92,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oily

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Steel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked and on limit indicators 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 89,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers(o/s wiper split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked and on limit indicators 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,154 miles

engine missfire

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator and perished(205/55r16)

Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,154 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator and perished(205/55r16)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,421 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and slightly perished

oil leaking from the back of engine(top)

oil light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

205/55r16

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and slightly perished

oil leaking from the back of engine(top)

oil light on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,647 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges offside worst

nearside rear tyre has some radial cracks

suspect requires tracking check 205/55/16

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,813 miles

engine warning night on dash

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,672 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn down to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,932 miles

osr tyre low out of shape and has cuts and splits in tread, nsr tyre ON limit out of shape and has cuts and splits in tread, osr light unit loose, center exhaust mount welds broken.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,355 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)

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 XJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

AD05 XJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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