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AK05 FRV

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,220 mi
Last recorded113,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 107,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front lower suspension arm rear bushes badly deteriorated

wipers badly adjusted

Pass 10 May 2019 104,559 miles

boot area checked from inside/faulty lock

rear axle bushes split

rear tyres old/perished

smokey exhaust at times ?

Pass 17 May 2018 101,353 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 101,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim at upper limits

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 95,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim at upper limits

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 86,172 miles

front brake pads worn low

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn low 2mm

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 18 May 2016 86,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads worn low

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn low 2mm

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,185 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,020 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,973 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has minor wall damage

Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,476 miles

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

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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AK05 FRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 AK05 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

AK05 FRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AK05 FRV safe to buy?

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