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AJ05 ATV

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ATV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,349 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 136,193 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear due to oversized tyres ()

Pass 31 May 2022 132,438 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND BACK (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 129,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 x rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,854 miles

4 rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 124,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4x rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 120,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyres osr7mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf6mm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,526 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,168 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight engine smoke

Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,166 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,953 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 50,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,664 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,986 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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AJ05 ATV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ05 ATV, 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 AJ05 ATV registered?

AJ05 ATV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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