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AJ05 VEY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,098 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 89,095 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,965 miles

front coil springs slight corrosion

offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2017 82,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front coil springs slight corrosion

offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,028 miles

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

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

battery cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,266 miles

front tyres low/worn edges

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s rear light unit condensated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,711 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,895 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 35,099 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,099 miles

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 6 Jul 2009 27,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

AJ05 VEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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