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AO55 UFD

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,623 mi
Last recorded107,623 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 107,623 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 93,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 65,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,350 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 51,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,834 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 48,832 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp welds broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamps do not illuminate until pedal travels half way (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing on eachwheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,058 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,058 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,113 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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AO55 UFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO55 UFD, 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 AO55 UFD registered?

AO55 UFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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