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BF05 UEM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 103,223 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,543 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,679 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,679 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,720 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,204 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,420 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,186 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 UEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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