VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SA55AXD has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,638 miles 4 weeks ago on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 11:01.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 4th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

SA55AXD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JUNE 202799,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED4TH JUNE 202699,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working Replace Bulb. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20254TH JUNE 202694,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MAY 20244TH JUNE 202591,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Outer Skin Corroded And Split. (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20234TH JUNE 202486,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED30TH MAY 202386,552 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Excessive Dense Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  3. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Due To Excessive Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD MAY 20222ND MAY 202384,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED29TH APRIL 202128TH APRIL 202281,254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint Loose (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED29TH APRIL 202181,254 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint Loose (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH APRIL 202016TH APRIL 202178,380 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202078,380 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged Loose
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - 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))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST MAY 20182ND MAY 201967,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
FAILED1ST MAY 201867,900 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Sleeve Loose (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Worn To Cords (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
PASSED28TH APRIL 20172ND MAY 201861,421 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 20162ND MAY 201755,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Is Slightly Perished
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Is Slightly Perished
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Is Perished
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
PASSED1ST MAY 201530TH APRIL 201649,530 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED22ND APRIL 201421ST APRIL 201542,354 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED22ND APRIL 201442,354 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201213TH NOVEMBER 201332,511 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 20128TH APRIL 201330,394 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear And Osf Tyres Are Perished
PASSED16TH MARCH 201117TH MARCH 201223,973 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201017TH MARCH 201117,382 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 200913TH SEPTEMBER 201016,126 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200813TH SEPTEMBER 200912,562 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SA55AXD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

SA55AXD MOT Comments

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SA55AXD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,638 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,745 miles

SA55AXD FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration SA55AXD was manufactured on Tuesday 13th September 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 99,638 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,745 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SA55AXD has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 31 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does SA55AXD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 SA55AXD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SA55AXD Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 SA55AXD does have Tax. Read more

When does SA55AXD Tax expire?

The current Tax for SA55AXD will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. 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 SA55AXD MOT expire?

The current MOT for SA55AXD will expire in 11 months on Friday 4th June 2027. Read more

When did SA55AXD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SA55AXD was on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 11:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SA55AXD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SA55AXD we can see 18 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 SA55AXD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SA55AXD we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SA55AXD?

SA55AXD is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has SA55AXD done?

The odometer reading for SA55AXD at the last MOT in June 2026 was 99,638 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 4,745 miles per year. Read more

How old is SA55AXD?

The vehicle SA55AXD was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 13th September 2005. Read more

What colour is SA55AXD?

The official colour of SA55AXD is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does SA55AXD have?

SA55AXD has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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