MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
fuel flap sticks
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside outer sill damaged
Slight bind on both rear brakes
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside outer sill damaged
Slight bind on both rear brakes
Brake pad warning indicator light on
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MIL on
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside outer sill damaged
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Slight bind on nearside front and offside rear brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MIL on
Nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside outer sill damaged
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Slight bind on nearside front and offside rear brakes
Centre exhaust mounting brackets broken
Child seats fitted in both rear seats, restricting full inspection of seat belts
Engine management warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust mounting brackets broken
Child seats fitted in both rear seats, restricting full inspection of seat belts
Engine management warning light on
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
mearside rear tyre worn inner edge
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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AF05 ZDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ZDX, 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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AF05 ZDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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