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BF05 NWL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 124,747 miles

oil leak

rear axke bushs sokiting

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear axke bushs sokiting

Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,483 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,267 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,921 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion developing on rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,272 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,829 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,553 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,160 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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BF05 NWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF05 NWL, 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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BF05 NWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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