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AO05 RAE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,942 mi
Last recorded65,942 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 65,942 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 64,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,718 miles

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

O\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum sticking forward

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,092 miles

advise(front arb collers broken)

advise(n,s,f bumper lens broken)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise(front arb collers broken)

advise(n,s,f bumper lens broken)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,555 miles

advise(front arb collers split)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge on 2mm or omm)

advise(slight wear on front discs & pads)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 32,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise(front arb collers split)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge on 2mm or omm)

advise(slight wear on front discs & pads)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,409 miles

advise( slight wear & lipping on front discs)

advise( slight lift in o,s,f, strut top mount)

advise(fr tyres between 2& 3mm on edges)

advise(front arb collers beginning to fracture)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise( slight lift in o,s,f, strut top mount)

advise( slight wear & lipping on front discs)

advise(fr tyres between 2& 3mm on edges)

advise(front arb collers beginning to fracture)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,521 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,649 miles

advise (slight wear on front discs)

advise( both front tyres marginal worn close to limit on 2mm)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise (slight wear on front discs)

advise( both front tyres marginal worn close to limit on 2mm)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

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 RAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RAE, 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 RAE registered?

AO05 RAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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