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BD05 SWV

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026
Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,406 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 105,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 94,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,461 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 23 May 2016 63,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 58,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 54,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 54,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 50,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 44,523 miles

rear exhaust box has a slight exhaust leak and surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 39,602 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area

Pass 19 May 2010 33,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 23,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,729 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 18,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BD05 SWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD05 SWV, 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

How do I check the history of BD05 SWV?

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What year was BD05 SWV registered?

BD05 SWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BD05 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 SWV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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