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AK05 TLO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,845 mi
Last recorded108,845 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 108,697 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 102,618 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH SIDES SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,129 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,442 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,394 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,634 miles

Center exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Center exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,043 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,330 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 TLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLO, 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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AK05 TLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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