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AO05 FFB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 137,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cracking to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cracking to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,501 miles

all brake discs very corroded

rear exhaust and middle exhaust surport very corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs very corroded

rear exhaust and middle exhaust surport very corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,237 miles

middle exhaust mount corroded off but still surports exhaust

offside rear tyre on limit and very low on inside edge

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

middle exhaust mount corroded off but still surports exhaust

offside rear tyre on limit and very low on inside edge

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 85,686 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 85,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,445 miles

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

centre mirror insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre mirror insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,213 miles

Slight corrosion/pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,534 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 FFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

AO05 FFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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