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AEZ 9366

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,845 mi
Last recorded146,845 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 9366
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,845 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 146,732 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 146,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 141,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 141,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 139,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 139,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 134,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 131,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,421 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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AEZ 9366 is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEZ 9366, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEZ 9366?

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What year was AEZ 9366 registered?

AEZ 9366 is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AEZ 9366 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 9366 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 9366 have outstanding finance?

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