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AJ05 TWA

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,769 mi
Last recorded93,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 92,925 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 91,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 89,739 miles

Emissions not tested Due to front exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible joint at catalyst. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread separation and wrong rotation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid is discolouring.

Pass 27 May 2020 89,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 85,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,864 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 74,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,742 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,958 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,733 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,779 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 TWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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