MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Oil leak ()
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Front suspension arms N/S and O/S rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre heavily scrubbed on sidewall
Rear suspension shock absorbers corroded
exhaust back box corroded (no leak of gasses)
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Front suspension arms N/S and O/S rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre heavily scrubbed on sidewall
Rear suspension shock absorbers corroded
exhaust back box corroded (no leak of gasses)
oil leak on engine
EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED
EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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BD05 SXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?
BD05 SXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2005.
Is BD05 SXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD05 SXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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