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AK05 YWL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,043 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 109,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,727 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,713 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,684 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 80,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 72,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,911 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 YWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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