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LS05RZM
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1398cc
General Information
- Registration LS05RZM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expires 03 Mar 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,672 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2027 6 Jun 20262 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,136 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,730 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,193 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,193 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,046 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023 6 Jun 20261 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,129 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
14 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,114 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202617 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,222 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,637 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust deteriorated
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,853 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Front tyre perished
- Nearside Front tyre perished
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre perished
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- Offside Rear tyre perished
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,557 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 6 Jun 202621 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,080 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,468 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,468 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,122 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,407 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,142 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202623 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,124 MI
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LS05RZM was registered on 2005-05-24
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