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B19 EWH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 EWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 36,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 36,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high osf/nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush STRUT TOP BEARING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2026 65,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 295/35/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 32,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 57,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 295/35/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 39,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 28,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,309 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 25,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,665 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 19,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 13,984 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,057 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 11,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B19 EWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 B19 EWH, 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 B19 EWH registered?

B19 EWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is B19 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 EWH shows 31 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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