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AN03 HOB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 HOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 82,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,569 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,709 miles

Front discs signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,146 miles

Hi-line brake light inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 10,844 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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AN03 HOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AN03 HOB, 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 AN03 HOB registered?

AN03 HOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is AN03 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN03 HOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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