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BF05 UGT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 86,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner near bald

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,483 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine fault light on

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine fault light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,809 miles

engine fault light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,809 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,059 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,903 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

DRIVERS FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,382 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 UGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF05 UGT, 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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What year was BF05 UGT registered?

BF05 UGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UGT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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