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AJ05 FDG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Other 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,818 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 148,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,425 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 128,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,154 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 FDG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDG, 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

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What year was AJ05 FDG registered?

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

Is AJ05 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 FDG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ05 FDG have outstanding finance?

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