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FD55CHC
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FD55CHC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,831 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s sills corroded
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s, aims poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,831 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s sills corroded
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s, aims poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- boot not opening
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,471 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,471 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- wiper arms worn at hinge
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Front wiper arms worn at hinge
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,533 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,245 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,325 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,766 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,614 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019 5 Jun 202621 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,606 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,826 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight imbalance on front brakes
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,190 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,190 MI
5 Jun 20264 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,888 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20264 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,888 MI
5 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,459 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,594 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013 5 Jun 20266 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,291 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,972 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,316 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,780 MI
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FD55CHC was registered on 2005-12-23
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