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AK05 OKW

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,315 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,405 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF headlamp lens deteriorating. Pattern just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 122,400 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF headlamp lens deteriorating. Pattern just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 115,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 108,731 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,343 miles

All tyres wearing low

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Slight play in Nearside rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,028 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,870 miles

REAR TYRES, CRACKED AND STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,555 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 OKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

AK05 OKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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