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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration AV55HNN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,262 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,372 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,782 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020 16 Jun 202616 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,782 MI
16 Jun 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,202 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,313 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018 16 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,313 MI
16 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,099 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,958 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,696 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,115 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,345 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013 16 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,097 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2012 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,921 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,844 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 16 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,844 MI
16 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,377 MI
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AV55HNN was registered on 2005-09-17
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