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B222 EFL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 22 Apr 2026 93,418 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2024 87,938 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to not starting (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 87,061 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to eml on and co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,345 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,345 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,383 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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B222 EFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B222 EFL, 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 B222 EFL registered?

B222 EFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B222 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B222 EFL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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