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AF05 XPY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,030 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 52,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 51,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 50,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 50,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,715 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 50,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 50,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 48,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 48,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 46,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 46,514 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 44,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,843 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 42,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,433 miles

near side front brack disc excessive corrosion.

Pass 4 May 2010 37,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,033 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 XPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF05 XPY, 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 AF05 XPY?

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What year was AF05 XPY registered?

AF05 XPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AF05 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XPY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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