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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just met (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just met (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reversing lamp not working
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Fluctuating (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall - as marked, also wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake Hose not secured as intended
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Boht (5.2.3 (j))
Rear suspension corroded
Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Boht (5.2.3 (j))
Rear suspension corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Front both front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged and very perished
Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear n/s/r flexi brake hose detached from fixing bracket
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged
Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
slight damage to outer edges of all 4x road wheels
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres 2mm tread depth& worn on inner tread
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BD05 ZLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BD05 ZLE, 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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BD05 ZLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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