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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU05RZX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 29 Jun 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,008 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 134,008 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,005 KM
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil residue rear of engine
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,610 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025 4 Jul 202618 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,338 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024 4 Jul 202625 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,701 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023 4 Jul 202624 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,682 KM
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper hydraulic bonnet ram/ stay weak will not hold up bonnet.
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,614 KM
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,544 KM
Expiry date: 20 May 2019 4 Jul 202618 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,452 KM
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 4 Jul 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,754 KM
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 4 Jul 202613 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,522 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,488 KM
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 4 Jul 20264 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,704 KM
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 4 Jul 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,443 KM
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,292 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,985 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 4 Jul 20266 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,835 KM
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 4 Jul 20266 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,835 KM
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OU05RZX was registered on 2005-12-31
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