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BD05 TLX

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,997 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,895 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,243 miles

movement in both front wishbone rear bush's

Pass 24 May 2014 85,038 miles

movement in front wishbone rear bush's

offside rear disc worped

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 81,620 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 74,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,148 miles

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn on edge

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 23 May 2011 62,148 miles

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

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

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn on edge

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 29 May 2010 52,522 miles

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

front brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2009 43,783 miles

advise strong front brake discs badly worn and pitted

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 9 May 2008 33,827 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 TLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

BD05 TLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BD05 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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