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AF05 ZNT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,785 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,785 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 64,178 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,240 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,669 miles

205/55/16 91w continental

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,759 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 ZNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

AF05 ZNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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