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LS05MBF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LS05MBF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,942 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,885 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- under-tray fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,885 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under-tray fitted
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,999 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,770 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- high level brake pipe not working
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,326 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,099 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,931 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 7 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,527 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,564 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 7 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,866 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 7 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,194 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 7 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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LS05MBF was registered on 2005-05-05
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