MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,304 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on frames and suspension components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on frames and suspension components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
surface corrosion ( frames and suspension components)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension)
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
exhaust mount defective
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
exhaust mount defective
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
items removed prior to mot
centre brake light in-op
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
high level stop light inop[permanently disconnected]
wiper rubbers in poor condition.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BD55 PXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BD55 PXU, 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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BD55 PXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2005.
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