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AE05 ZNO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,124 mi
Last recorded121,124 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 121,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 120,490 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 116,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,688 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 108,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 91,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,196 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 29 Apr 2013 74,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,589 miles

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,932 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Drivers seat belt shows signs of fraying

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,115 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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AE05 ZNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE05 ZNO, 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 AE05 ZNO registered?

AE05 ZNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AE05 ZNO safe to buy?

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