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BC05 HRW

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,361 miles

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

Front both side tyre inner edge perished

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 141,360 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front both side tyre inner edge perished

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side just left 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 139,234 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 139,234 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,458 miles

Coolant leak back of engine

Drivers door check strap broken

Engine oil level too high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavy corrosion at joints slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak at Engine

Rear Brake pad wear uneven

Fail 9 Mar 2019 137,454 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak back of engine

Drivers door check strap broken

Engine oil level too high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavy corrosion at joints slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak at Engine

Rear Brake pad wear uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,239 miles

Oil leak ()

centre of windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2016 126,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 119,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2013 111,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 111,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 107,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,453 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 88,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BC05 HRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BC05 HRW, 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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BC05 HRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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