MA05ZRD - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,726 mi
Expires: 22 October 2026
Failed - 23 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,726 mi
Passed - 02 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,537 mi
Expires: 30 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 01 July 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,533 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,370 mi
Expires: 30 July 2024
Failed - 26 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,369 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Passed - 10 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,247 mi
Expires: 28 June 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear osr tyres cracking
Failed - 30 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,236 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear osr tyres cracking
Passed - 24 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,968 mi
Expires: 28 June 2022
Passed - 29 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,097 mi
Expires: 28 June 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 03 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,064 mi
Expires: 02 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertray fitted
- Advisory center exhaust system bracket broken
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 03 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,062 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertray fitted
- Advisory center exhaust system bracket broken
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 29 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,797 mi
Expires: 31 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside inner and outer cv boots poor
- Advisory Offside front brake backplate corroded
Passed - 12 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,389 mi
Expires: 31 May 2018
Failed - 09 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,383 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CABLE (3.5.1k)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper mount siezeing up
Passed - 01 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,905 mi
Expires: 31 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 14 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,287 mi
Expires: 29 July 2016
Failed - 14 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,287 mi
Passed - 24 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,046 mi
Expires: 29 July 2015
Passed - 24 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,931 mi
Expires: 29 July 2014
Passed - 30 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,223 mi
Expires: 29 July 2013
Passed - 12 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,636 mi
Expires: 11 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 10 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,431 mi
Expires: 11 September 2011
Passed - 11 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,217 mi
Expires: 11 September 2010
Passed - 12 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,444 mi
Expires: 11 September 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MA05ZRD?
The MOT expires on 22 October 2026.
What is the tax status of MA05ZRD?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of MA05ZRD?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MA05ZRD?
This vehicle produces 185 g/km of CO2 emissions.