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BG05 DRZ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 105,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 105,757 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both outer sills corroding

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Engine management light not coming on with ignition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 102,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 102,318 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge geometry advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has lift

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding parking lever on caliper slightly sticky

Fail 7 Nov 2018 100,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge geometry advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has lift

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure incorrectly fitted (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding parking lever on caliper slightly sticky

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,589 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,832 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,832 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear silencer slightly corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor scratches to windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor scratches to windscreen

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,797 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 24 Feb 2011 43,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 22,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,211 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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BG05 DRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG05 DRZ, 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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BG05 DRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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