VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GF05YHJ has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,148 miles 3 months ago on Friday 9th January 2026 at 17:14.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 29th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

GF05YHJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JANUARY 2027126,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2026126,146 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  12. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  13. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202529TH JANUARY 2026119,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2025119,665 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside 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))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202429TH JANUARY 2025116,492 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2024116,492 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. Odd Tyre (5.2.3 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Odd Steel Wheel
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Central Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Pads Less Than 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 2023110,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Lenses Cloudy
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill/inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202110TH AUGUST 2022110,272 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2021110,262 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201920TH AUGUST 2020107,777 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 201825TH JULY 2019104,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot Deteriorated
PASSED26TH JULY 201725TH JULY 201896,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Close To Excessive (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED22ND JULY 201796,871 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Close To Excessive (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH APRIL 201626TH APRIL 201787,632 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Sides (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH APRIL 201687,552 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Sides (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD MARCH 20154TH APRIL 201678,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Handbrake Effort Slightly Low
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged But Not To Cords
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED5TH APRIL 20144TH APRIL 201568,566 MI
FAILED5TH APRIL 201468,566 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED6TH JUNE 201322ND JUNE 201466,045 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201222ND JUNE 201359,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Slightly Cracked
PASSED13TH JUNE 201122ND JUNE 201251,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201022ND JUNE 201142,733 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 201042,723 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND JUNE 200921ST JUNE 201027,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH JUNE 200818TH JUNE 200913,496 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 200813,496 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05YHJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

GF05YHJ MOT Comments

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GF05YHJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,148 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,007 miles

GF05YHJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration GF05YHJ was manufactured on Monday 16th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,148 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,007 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05YHJ has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 47 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 14 Major, 4 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does GF05YHJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 GF05YHJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05YHJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 GF05YHJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05YHJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05YHJ will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF05YHJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05YHJ will expire in 9 months on Friday 29th January 2027. Read more

When did GF05YHJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05YHJ was on Friday 9th January 2026 at 17:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05YHJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GF05YHJ we can see 17 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 GF05YHJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GF05YHJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05YHJ?

GF05YHJ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has GF05YHJ done?

The odometer reading for GF05YHJ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 126,148 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 6,007 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05YHJ?

The vehicle GF05YHJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 16th May 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05YHJ?

The official colour of GF05YHJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GF05YHJ have?

GF05YHJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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