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BD05 UJZ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022
Fail 3 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 118,021 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,801 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,796 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 98,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,182 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,868 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,516 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 18,764 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 UJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BD05 UJZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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