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B19 STY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 STY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,859 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,375 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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B19 STY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 B19 STY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 STY registered?

B19 STY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B19 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 STY 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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