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AJ53 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake low effort

o/s/r inner sill rusty

poor image on headlights

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,828 miles

headlights poor image

suspension and inner sills in a rusty condition

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,055 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Cat breaking up inside. and centre box bracket corroded and snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,550 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cv gaitor cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,092 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,092 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 24 Jul 2014 68,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,286 miles

Engine oil leak from sump plug

Fail 22 Jul 2013 62,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak from sump plug

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 53,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,046 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,305 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,009 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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AJ53 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ53 BUG, 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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AJ53 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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