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AJ05 AUN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,584 mi
Last recorded97,584 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,675 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,854 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,750 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 61,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 8 May 2010 33,908 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 33,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,485 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 AUN 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 85.7%.

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 AJ05 AUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ05 AUN?

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What year was AJ05 AUN registered?

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

Is AJ05 AUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 AUN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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