MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs are slightly pitted
n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s and o/s front and rear tyres at 3mm
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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