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AF05 ZDR

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,084 mi
Last recorded50,084 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

offside front & nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear & nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,797 miles

inner front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 17,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,561 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 ZDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZDR, 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

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What year was AF05 ZDR registered?

AF05 ZDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AF05 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZDR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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