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FN55UPP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FN55UPP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 06 Jul 2027
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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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62 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jul 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,232 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,155 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X CRACKS (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X CRACKS (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,579 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil leak
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,679 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leak around gear box
7 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,351 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s rear tyres worn unevenly on insides
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,834 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019 5 Dec 20184 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,881 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres perished
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,420 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,420 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,579 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,255 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 25 Feb 20156 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,882 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,882 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,233 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,333 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory 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)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,518 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 18 Feb 20101 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FN55UPP was registered on 2005-09-01
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