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AK05 BZE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 42,972 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses on axle beam corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,416 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,310 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes covered in grease from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 38,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes covered in grease from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,549 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,993 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 28,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,676 miles

All tyres cracked/perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,820 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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AK05 BZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 BZE, 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 AK05 BZE registered?

AK05 BZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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