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AF05 GXH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,285 miles

Front Both side front top suspension mounts have slight wear but not excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stonechip on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,699 miles

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

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 88,226 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 86,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread starting to get low 225/45y17

n/s/r tyre slightly perished 225/45y17

o/s/f tyre tread starting top get low 225/45y17

o/s/r tyre slightly perished 225/45y17

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,924 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,918 miles

Drivers door latch insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,918 miles

Drivers door latch insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,564 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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AF05 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,595cc 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 AF05 GXH, 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 AF05 GXH registered?

AF05 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 GXH safe to buy?

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