VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GF05XXE has 19 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was FAILED at 132,123 miles 7 years ago on Thursday 6th September 2018 at 15:13.

The last MOT expired 7 years ago on Friday 7th September 2018. Book a new MOT?

GF05XXE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
FAILED132,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Broken
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Does Not Face The Side (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Top Mount
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Top Mount
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. MINOR - Nearside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  14. MINOR - Offside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
  18. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20177TH SEPTEMBER 2018126,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Screen Cracked Outside Swept Area
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2017126,234 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (1.8.a.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Screen Cracked Outside Swept Area
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20167TH SEPTEMBER 2017119,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Cracked Nsf Outside Zone
  2. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2016119,643 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Osr Tyre Worn Uneven
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Cracked Nsf Outside Zone
  6. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
PASSED31ST JULY 201528TH AUGUST 2016108,829 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Worn
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201428TH AUGUST 2015100,757 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Steering Angle Sensor Light On
FAILED24TH JULY 2014100,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Steering Angle Sensor Light On
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED18TH JULY 201317TH JULY 201492,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED17TH JULY 201392,325 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED13TH JULY 201212TH JULY 201382,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Small Cut In Offside Front Inner Side Wall But Not Down To Cords
PASSED15TH JUNE 201114TH JUNE 201271,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH JUNE 201059,472 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED10TH JUNE 20109TH JUNE 201159,472 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20099TH AUGUST 201051,235 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 200951,235 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 200826TH OCTOBER 200940,216 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 200840,216 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED12TH MAY 200825TH MAY 200931,764 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05XXE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

GF05XXE MOT Comments

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GF05XXE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,123 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,163 miles

GF05XXE FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration GF05XXE was manufactured on Wednesday 25th May 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2018 was 132,123 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,163 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05XXE has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 27 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does GF05XXE have an active MOT?

No, as of Sunday 9th November 2025 GF05XXE does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 7 years ago on Friday 7th September 2018. Read more

Is GF05XXE Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for GF05XXE as of Sunday 9th November 2025. Read more

When did GF05XXE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05XXE was on Thursday 6th September 2018 at 15:13. It Failed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05XXE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GF05XXE we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF05XXE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GF05XXE we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05XXE?

GF05XXE is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has GF05XXE done?

The odometer reading for GF05XXE at the last MOT in September 2018 was 132,123 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,163 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05XXE?

The vehicle GF05XXE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 25th May 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05XXE?

The official colour of GF05XXE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF05XXE have?

GF05XXE has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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