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BF55 ZDO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 147,237 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,320 miles

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

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

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front none obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 139,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 135,462 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer deep cut outer tyre sidewall, cord almost shown, strongly advise replacement

small deep cut outer tyre sidewall, cord, strongly advise replacement

water ingress osf indicator repeater

Fail 11 May 2018 135,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven rear inner pads vey low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

small deep cut outer tyre sidewall, cord, strongly advise replacement

water ingress osf indicator repeater

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,324 miles

offside front tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2014 106,324 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

boot wont open preventing proper inspection

osr tyre wearing inner edge

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,431 miles

centre exhaust bracket weld insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,099 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,687 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 ZDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF55 ZDO, 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 ZDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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