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LS05TDU
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LS05TDU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 30 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 37,615 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 37,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 37,047 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 36,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 36,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 35,895 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 35,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 35,526 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 35,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 35,143 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 35,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 34,443 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 34,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,630 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,707 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 7 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,772 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cut
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,872 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,872 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,440 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,021 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,541 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,563 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,912 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010 7 Jun 202616 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,736 MI
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LS05TDU was registered on 2005-05-24
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