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FG55FEX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FG55FEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,382 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,370 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,932 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,799 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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
- Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES BUFF AND NEW BULBS REQUIRED (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,925 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front SILL CORRODED
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SCRUBBING (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS AND LOW
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SCRUBBING (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS AND LOW
- Offside Front SILL CORRODED
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,365 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,951 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake disc lipped
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,385 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018 4 Jun 202620 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,385 MI
4 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,942 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017 4 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,942 MI
4 Jun 202611 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,497 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,505 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,287 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,802 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 4 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,584 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 4 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,033 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011 4 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,535 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 4 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,239 MI
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FG55FEX was registered on 2005-12-14
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