CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX05 VDL

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VDL
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,212 miles

Interiour bonnet cable broken acces through front grill on seperate cable

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 104,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre exhaust hangers corroded

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Interiour bonnet cable broken acces through front grill on seperate cable

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside & Nearside sills corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Screen wash bottle cap missing

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,614 miles

nut tightend but still slight play in o/s front roll bar link

Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,247 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
Full Chevrolet Tacuma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX05 VDL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 51,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX05 VDL?

You can check the full history of AX05 VDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX05 VDL registered?

AX05 VDL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is AX05 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 VDL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX05 VDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX05 VDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.