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21 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 63,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,190 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,188 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,182 miles

the vehicle is now pink

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,290 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 25,913 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,709 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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21 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 21 BUG, 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 21 BUG registered?

21 BUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is 21 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 BUG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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