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AP54 KVT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,677 mi
Last recorded145,677 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,677 miles

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

both front headlamp aims beam image slightly deteriorated

ns washer jet inop

osf repeater lense damaged

osf suspension arm rear bush starting to displace

slight play osf wheel on raised suspension check suspect top strut mount

x2 front and nsr tyres worn on edges cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2020 145,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front headlamp aims beam image slightly deteriorated

ns washer jet inop

osf repeater lense damaged

osf suspension arm rear bush starting to displace

slight play osf wheel on raised suspension check suspect top strut mount

x2 front and nsr tyres worn on edges cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 13,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,286 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,286 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,367 miles

Ambient temperature sensor insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 57,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,893 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2007 24,319 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 KVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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