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BD05 TCO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 121,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 121,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern lens needs cleaning up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 119,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,971 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,758 miles

o/s/r tyre tread is heavily cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/r tyre tread is heavily cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,753 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

n/s/f headlamp housing is deterioted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,507 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,440 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shocker covers broken

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shocker covers broken

Fail 18 Feb 2017 86,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to lack of washer liquid (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to lack of washer liquid (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre exhaust section supporting bracket deteriorated, supported by other means

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak Bottom corner of radiator

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges, 195 65 15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,204 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,683 miles

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front indicator damaged but ok

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

very small buldge on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,750 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

very small buldge on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,963 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2010 40,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,140 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)

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 TCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BD05 TCO, 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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BD05 TCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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