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AJ05 FCM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,357 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,357 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,081 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear parking brake low

Fail 5 Oct 2013 50,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 1,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,716 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 FCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

Is AJ05 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 FCM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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