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AK05 FSV

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,484 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,484 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,009 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,755 miles

nearside steering rack has slight free play

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside steering rack has slight free play

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,042 miles

slight free play in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

middle rear brake light some lights not working

water in nearside front headlamp

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

middle rear brake light some lights not working

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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 FSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

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

Is AK05 FSV safe to buy?

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