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OU05PFN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU05PFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected belt is slipping (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stun is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking steering rack is leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking reservoir is leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on full lock (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,787 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected belt is slipping on lock to lock steering judders (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low on high beam (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Original test carried out by N.C.Lansdown
13 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,742 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in nearside steering rack
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- slight play in nearside steering rack
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,334 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear nail in tread
12 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,334 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear nail in tread
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,658 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 4 Jul 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,395 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2014 4 Jul 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,055 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013 4 Jul 202626 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,195 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,863 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202611 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,209 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010 4 Jul 202611 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,664 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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OU05PFN was registered on 2005-03-30
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