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AO05 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2025 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,886 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,255 miles

all four tyres cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2021 89,254 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,432 miles

all four tyres cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,981 miles

Rear brake pads becoming low

minor oil weep

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,415 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket broke.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,702 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,701 miles

cracks in n/s mirror glass

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,768 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 44,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,120 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,079 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,987 miles

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)

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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AO05 BUG 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 69.6%.

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 AO05 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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What year was AO05 BUG registered?

AO05 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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