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149 LOU

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,622 mi
Last recorded73,622 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 73,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 72,609 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,910 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,116 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,343 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing of on inner edges

signs of all tyres rubbing body

Fail 3 Jun 2016 66,343 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing of on inner edges

signs of all tyres rubbing body

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,918 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,918 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,665 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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149 LOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149 LOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 149 LOU registered?

149 LOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is 149 LOU safe to buy?

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