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BC55 JES

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 JES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 70,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,415 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 64,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s/f outer pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,041 miles

Front suspension top mount worn.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 366,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front suspension top mount worn.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,208 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 15,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,352 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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BC55 JES is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BC55 JES, 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 BC55 JES registered?

BC55 JES is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BC55 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC55 JES shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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