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AO05 CUX

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,254 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,975 miles

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

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

offsde rear tyre has slight cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,144 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc plates slightly corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,071 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,893 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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AO05 CUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO05 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

AO05 CUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is AO05 CUX safe to buy?

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