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AF05 ZNY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,111 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,442 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front strut has lift.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 86,442 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front strut has lift.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,506 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside top strut bearings have slight lift.

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,115 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,162 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,314 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,314 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,937 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,471 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres becoming very cracked and perished

Fail 27 Jul 2013 41,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres becoming very cracked and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,270 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,062 miles

offside head lamp not seated correctly (not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,527 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,719 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2010 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smearing.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 ZNY 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 75%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

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

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