MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside under sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside under sills (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs worn/pitted
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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside 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)
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AF55 XCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 XCW, 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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How do I check the history of AF55 XCW?
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What year was AF55 XCW registered?
AF55 XCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AF55 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF55 XCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AF55 XCW have outstanding finance?
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