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MV05 WLR

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 WLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,823 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 80,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 80,284 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,869 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,316 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON BOTH FRONT INDICATORS LOOSING THERE AMBER COLOUR BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES

Fail 21 Feb 2015 63,219 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON BOTH FRONT INDICATORS LOOSING THERE AMBER COLOUR BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,811 miles

both front indicators going white

Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,811 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both front indicators going white

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,007 miles

C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.F INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F DISCS WORN.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.F INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F DISCS WORN.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,232 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,232 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,049 miles

Nearside rear tyre very close to limit, offside rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,135 miles

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,371 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.C STOP LIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEVEL LOW.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.C STOP LIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,090 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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MV05 WLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MV05 WLR, 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 MV05 WLR registered?

MV05 WLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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