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GL05CZD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL05CZD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,339 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,659 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,177 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,809 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,881 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,123 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,750 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
- slight play in steering system
- oil on engine
- o/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm in tread, sidewall cracking
- n/s/f tyre worn on edges and worn to 2.5mm in tread
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre worn on edges and worn to 2.5mm in tread
- slight play in steering system
- oil on engine
- o/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm in tread, sidewall cracking
- corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,818 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- advise n/s/f tyre wearing close to the legal limit
- advise n/s mirror glass slightly insecure/loose
- advise n/s outer sill heavily damaged
- advise n/s outer sill heavily damaged
- advise o/s inner sill corroding at the back
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,684 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s outer sill damaged
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s outer sill damaged
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 7 Jul 202618 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,401 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,401 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 7 Jul 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,077 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,762 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,266 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 7 Jul 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,644 MI
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GL05CZD was registered on 2005-05-27
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