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B13 LJR

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,805 mi
Last recorded62,805 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 62,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 47,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat wont come forward to gain access to the rear seat.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seat backrest tipping lever broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 42,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat backrest tipping lever broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 41,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r brake caliper arm is slightly off its stop (further investigation required)

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,624 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever at caliper not fully returning (slightly sticking).

Pass 3 May 2018 34,426 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating ,,, allowing movment

Fail 3 May 2018 34,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front arm bushes deteriorating ,,, allowing movment

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,591 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating ,,,some arm movment

Pass 7 May 2016 29,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 26,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,025 miles

all four tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2012 20,436 miles

All tyres cracked on outter walls

Pass 9 May 2011 18,259 miles

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 7 May 2010 16,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,726 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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B13 LJR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B13 LJR, 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 B13 LJR registered?

B13 LJR is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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