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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OY05JTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Apr 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 207,153 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 207,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,180 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025 1 Jul 202627 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 201,844 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024 1 Jul 202625 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,326 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023 1 Jul 20269 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,705 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 1 Jul 20269 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 191,229 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 1 Jul 202614 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,367 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019 1 Jul 202613 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,817 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018 1 Jul 202610 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,033 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017 1 Jul 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,101 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 1 Jul 202621 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 161,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,422 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 1 Jul 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,067 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,125 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 1 Jul 202621 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,548 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012 1 Jul 20266 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 107,548 MI
1 Jul 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,317 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2011 1 Jul 202614 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,986 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2010 1 Jul 202614 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,757 MI
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OY05JTX was registered on 2005-03-14
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