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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV55DXE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 20 Aug 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,704 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019 29 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated Tested during prechecks. (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,978 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,978 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,829 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 29 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,340 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,852 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory 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)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,804 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,054 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,181 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 29 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,843 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010 29 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,813 MI
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OV55DXE was registered on 2005-10-03
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