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AK05 YOF

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 113,350 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 113,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 104,283 miles

Nearside Front steering rack track control arm has slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 93,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 86,975 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in N/S inner steering rack end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight play in N/S inner steering rack end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 81,362 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 75,181 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2011 61,846 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,051 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 YOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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