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AF05 ZXL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,013 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA READING HIGH 1.077 . (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT OFFSIDE FRONT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure REAR BUMPER OFFSIDE OUTER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated SOME CRACKING ON MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES COATED SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY . (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND JOINT CLAMPS VERY CORRODED .

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PIPE ENDS ON NEARSIDE OF RACK DAMP ,( SUGGEST CHECKED OUT SOON ). (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner INNER PULL TO CLOSE DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED ON DRIVERS DOOR .

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE CRACKED . (0.1 (b))

SOME BODY DAMAGE .

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,182 miles

exhaust has various blows front flex and rear section

Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,181 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted rest are alloy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust has various blows front flex and rear section

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,479 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,744 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,216 miles

Centre exhaust braket corroded and loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,596 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,809 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,756 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,796 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 ZXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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