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ANP 139A

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,553 mi
Last recorded2,553 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 139A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 2,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floorpan corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 2,236 miles

freeplay in all wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,339 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,259 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,844 miles

rear brake application uneven race harnesses fitted washers slightly weak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 10,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven race harnesses fitted washers slightly weak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 9,743 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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ANP 139A is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ANP 139A, 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 ANP 139A registered?

ANP 139A is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is ANP 139A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 139A shows 9 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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