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AF05 ULK

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ULK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 105,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip weak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,490 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 91,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 91,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,926 miles

brake pedal has allot of travel but satisfactory

Fail 2 Jul 2020 82,926 miles

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

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

brake pedal has allot of travel but satisfactory

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,980 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,578 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,215 miles

offside rear wheel trim missing

scratches to nearside front bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,301 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low and front brake discs poor inner

offside rear tyre 2mm nearside rear 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,739 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 ULK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 AF05 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

AF05 ULK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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