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AJ05 AWG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,962 miles

underside covered in black underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2024 106,962 miles

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

underside covered in black underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2024 106,961 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust centre section badly corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,626 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamp/exhaust sleeve loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 95,914 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 95,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cuts and heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 92,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 86,872 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 86,872 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,772 miles

Central exhaust mounting insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm to 1mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear view mirror insecure

Fail 14 May 2018 81,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working intermitent (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working intermitent (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust mounting insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm to 1mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear view mirror insecure

Pass 19 May 2017 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 76,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 62,440 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a badly cracked/perished shoulder area (dc3610)

o/s/r tyre has a badly cracked/perished shoulder area (dc3610)

Fail 15 May 2015 62,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has a badly cracked/perished shoulder area (dc3610)

o/s/r tyre has a badly cracked/perished shoulder area (dc3610)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 54,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 47,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,666 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 AWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 AWG, 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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AJ05 AWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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