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AP54 KVR

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,067 miles

slight play in front top strut mounts / slight perishing in tread on rear tyres / rear springs corroding / damage to o/s/r indicator lens

Pass 25 Jan 2018 150,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 150,485 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high Emissions test aborted (7.3.D.1)

Engine light illuminated due to misfire

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Done (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Done (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,668 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)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,668 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,564 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,658 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake caliper arm not returning to stop

Fail 17 Jan 2015 115,658 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake caliper arm not returning to stop

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,955 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,648 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 24 Jan 2012 74,441 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,846 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2008 39,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,296 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 26,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AP54 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

AP54 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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