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BD05 SXJ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,795 mi
Last recorded74,795 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,104 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,888 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread area

Offside Rear cracking in tread area

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,254 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,391 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,538 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 1 May 2014 39,679 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,780 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)

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nearside front tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 0216681

nearside rear tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 0216681

offside front tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 0216681

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 0216681

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,502 miles

front bumper is damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,329 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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BD05 SXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXJ, 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 BD05 SXJ registered?

BD05 SXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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