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AF55 VVH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,590 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 77,590 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,946 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,388 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,662 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2017 54,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,008 miles

rear brake pad linings getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 46,294 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,769 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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AF55 VVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF55 VVH, 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 AF55 VVH registered?

AF55 VVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VVH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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