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AF55 VWK

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,398 miles

Sills corroded in places

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,398 miles

Sills corroded in places

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,050 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,507 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,087 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,835 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 VWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AF55 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

AF55 VWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AF55 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VWK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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