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AK55 OPH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,242 mi
Last recorded59,242 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 59,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 46,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 43,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,601 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,119 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 29,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,889 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 26,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS CRACKS

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,844 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 24,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,953 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,589 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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AK55 OPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPH, 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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AK55 OPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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