MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres low on tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres low on tread
Exhaust heat shields loose, fasteners missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers poor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
strong advise centre exhaust mount broken
strong advise n/s/f tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge
strong advise centre exhaust mount broken
strong advise n/s/f tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge
advise n/s/f tyre close to the tread wear markers
advise rear discs slightly lipped
strong advise centre exhaust mount broken
Engine management light illuminated
OSF Tyre on 1mm on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 FPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK55 FPN, 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 AK55 FPN registered?
AK55 FPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2005.
Is AK55 FPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 FPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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