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AJ55 TXR

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 103,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 100,869 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,901 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,526 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,514 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 66,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,325 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,480 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 33,479 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,678 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s handbrake not returning to stop

Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,678 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s handbrake not returning to stop

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,702 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,304 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,355 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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AJ55 TXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AJ55 TXR, 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 AJ55 TXR registered?

AJ55 TXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 TXR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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