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BF55 YYN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,123 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 61,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,106 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,000 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,493 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 57,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,485 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Excessive CO levels, posing threat to health (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,674 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,723 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 35,535 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 22,553 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 22,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2009 18,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2008 13,213 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 YYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYN, 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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BF55 YYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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