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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2005 · SILVER · PETROL · 77,076 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-15● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition26 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 19 passed · 7 failed

PASS27 August 2025
77,076 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYn/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
  • ADVISORYo/s rear tyre sidewall +tread cracking
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAIL20 August 2025
77,006 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside 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))
  • MAJOROil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYn/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
  • ADVISORYo/s rear tyre sidewall +tread cracking
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS11 September 2024
70,873 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL9 September 2024
70,855 mi
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade fitted upside down (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
PASS11 September 2023
65,337 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS24 August 2022
60,878 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS27 August 2021
59,228 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL21 August 2021
59,177 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS16 September 2020
56,973 mi
FAIL15 September 2020
56,972 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS13 June 2019
53,180 mi
FAIL11 June 2019
53,180 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASS28 June 2018
50,535 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS26 June 2017
47,321 mi
PASS2 July 2016
43,927 mi
PASS6 July 2015
41,066 mi
PASS24 June 2014
38,094 mi
PASS20 June 2013
35,581 mi
FAIL20 June 2013
35,581 mi
  • PRSCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASS13 June 2012
31,941 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS22 June 2011
28,473 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS19 June 2010
24,575 mi
PASS1 July 2009
20,280 mi
PASS17 April 2009
19,153 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL16 April 2009
19,153 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASS21 January 2008
8,786 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BEETLE
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,984 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-01
CO₂ emissions
226 g/km
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-15
Recorded mileage
77,076 mi

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