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AP54 CYX

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,120 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,120 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 910,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 45,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,712 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,494 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly?

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightly?

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,096 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,096 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,348 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 27 Jan 2010 31,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & split

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,648 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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AP54 CYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP54 CYX, 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 AP54 CYX registered?

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

Is AP54 CYX safe to buy?

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