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BD55 BUJ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall - rest of tyre cracking also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level. (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,366 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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BD55 BUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD55 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD55 BUJ?

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What year was BD55 BUJ registered?

BD55 BUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is BD55 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 BUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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