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LC05WTY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2324cc
General Information
- Registration LC05WTY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2324cc
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- Expires 15 Jun 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
27 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,259 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FADED (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output DAMAGED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,456 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,462 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2025Advisory 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))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer 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
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,654 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,315 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,600 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
10 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,600 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,820 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,496 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,496 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,214 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 25 May 201824 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure rear box as mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight weap from fuel filter
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre exhaust bracket broken
24 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,325 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight weap from fuel filter
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre exhaust bracket broken
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,619 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 13 May 201622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 22 May 201522 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,807 MI
22 May 201527 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,086 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 27 May 201428 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,674 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 28 May 201328 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,674 MI
28 May 201319 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,037 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 19 May 201227 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,433 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 27 May 201126 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
29 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,148 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 29 May 201030 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,149 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 30 May 200930 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 30 May 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LC05WTY was registered on 2005-05-28
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