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AO55 UXX

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 103,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc faces worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lenses opaque

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,014 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,014 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Required very soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 76,558 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Required very soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,391 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,032 miles

Surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,959 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,436 miles

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

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,887 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 35,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AO55 UXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

AO55 UXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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