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B9 TLE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 55,401 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,856 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,604 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2019 39,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,195 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,761 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 24,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,496 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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B9 TLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B9 TLE, 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 B9 TLE registered?

B9 TLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for B9 TLE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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