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AJ05 LFT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,029 mi
Last recorded174,029 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 174,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 167,886 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 167,885 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 161,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 150,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 132,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tail box outer skin deteriated

Pass 24 May 2018 119,564 miles

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

tail box outer skin deteriated

Fail 24 May 2018 119,564 miles

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

tail box outer skin deteriated

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 107,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 107,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 82,544 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 68,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 53,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 39,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wiper blades split

Pass 13 May 2011 33,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,527 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 LFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

AJ05 LFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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