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AP54 CYU

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,303 mi
Last recorded102,303 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 102,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front ends of both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear ends of both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 98,309 miles

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

Nearside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2023 98,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill heavily corroded not within a precribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,858 miles

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

general corrosion

suspension modified

Fail 12 Jun 2021 94,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

suspension modified

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,004 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,004 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,196 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 90,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,268 miles

Front brake discs , inner surface corroded/lipped around edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front Tyre , outer sidewall cut NOT to cords or ply

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,164 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre also tyre valve slightly deterioated/cracked

Front brake discs slight lip

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2011 56,164 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Center exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre also tyre valve slightly deterioated/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slight lip

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 7 May 2010 49,083 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre , NOT top cords/ply

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 41,405 miles

Front brakes, slightly binding and pads wearing low.

Oil leak

Rear tyres, cracked and starting to split.

Pass 10 May 2008 34,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall NOT to cords

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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AP54 CYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 CYU, 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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AP54 CYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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