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BG05 HXZ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 122,520 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack likely to become detached rack end play excessive (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,453 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,453 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,782 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,120 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 97,106 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,045 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s centre floor damaged big split

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

outer sill have repair and splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,687 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,660 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 85,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 85,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,438 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,046 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,651 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 HXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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