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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration CU52FLY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 30 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,240 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to outer lower body panels nearside and offside
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside headlamp lens missing but not affecting light output or function
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside headlamp lens poor condition
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, visible hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp lens missing but not affecting light output or function
- Nearside headlamp lens poor condition
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- corrosion to outer lower body panels nearside and offside
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,334 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,421 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,693 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,693 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,511 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,937 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,204 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020 17 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,116 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019 17 Jun 20264 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,925 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,403 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017 17 Jun 202611 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,109 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 17 Jun 20268 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,961 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 17 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,398 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 17 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,800 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 17 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,169 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 17 Jun 202614 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,627 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 17 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,792 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 17 Jun 20266 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,130 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 17 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,960 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 17 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,960 MI
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CU52FLY was registered on 2005-04-08
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