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FV05NDF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration FV05NDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,242 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both sides) (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,013 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2025 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,172 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,521 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,632 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,145 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Small chip on windscreen
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Not all brake pads visible
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,145 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Small chip on windscreen
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Not all brake pads visible
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,165 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers fitted
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,183 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,739 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,140 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,270 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,689 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,480 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,185 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,183 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,860 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,122 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
1 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,388 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
24 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,041 MI
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FV05NDF was registered on 2005-05-24
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