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BF05 XOY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 52,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,380 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,069 miles

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,436 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,711 miles

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

cracks appearing to n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,711 miles

cracks appearing to n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,753 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 XOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

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

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