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AM54 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s has age related perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody components

early signs of corrosion to the n/s front inner sill area

early signs of corrosion to the o/s rear n/s rear outer sill areas

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

n/s and o/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Fail 21 Nov 2023 106,473 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when the brake pedal is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s has age related perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody components

early signs of corrosion to the n/s front inner sill area

early signs of corrosion to the o/s rear n/s rear outer sill areas

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

n/s and o/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,526 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 104,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure d clamps broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,974 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 100,199 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,318 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 87,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing 0n outside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 83,196 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 83,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,277 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,782 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,343 miles

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

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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AM54 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM54 BUG, 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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AM54 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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