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B14 MHB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,278 mi
Last recorded75,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 MHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,554 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges , offside front deep cut possibly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,233 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise slight play in both front top suspension mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,940 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,419 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 64,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,448 miles

front wipers are smeary in opperation

high leaval brake light has leds out

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,430 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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B14 MHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B14 MHB, 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 B14 MHB registered?

B14 MHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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