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LR05DWN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1398cc
General Information
- Registration LR05DWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,491 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- slight wear both front tyres inner edges
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight wear both front tyres inner edges
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,516 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- slight wear both front tyres inner edges
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,594 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,454 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,598 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,317 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,983 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,373 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,373 MI
7 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,555 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,952 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,117 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202619 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,941 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202619 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,941 MI
7 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,595 MI
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LR05DWN was registered on 2005-03-17
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