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BF55 YWL

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and badly cracking

engine and gearbox wet with oil

rear discs worn and corroded

slight bind on passenger rear brake

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and badly cracking

engine and gearbox wet with oil

rear discs worn and corroded

slight bind on passenger rear brake

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil residue on engine

Fail 30 Apr 2018 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil residue on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,006 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stoplight inoperative.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,440 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,486 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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BF55 YWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF55 YWL, 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 BF55 YWL registered?

BF55 YWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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