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BD55 PXB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,618 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,728 miles

Right hand rear tyre showing surface cracks on outer wall(not deep enough to show cords)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 17,896 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD55 PXB, 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

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What year was BD55 PXB registered?

BD55 PXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 PXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 PXB have outstanding finance?

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