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B5 OFE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,895 miles

front reg plate damaged

near side front tyre on limits and in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front reg plate damaged

near side front tyre on limits and in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

e.m light on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

e.m light on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,135 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,318 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B5 OFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 OFE, 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 B5 OFE registered?

B5 OFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is B5 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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