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BG05 HYJ

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,106 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Near side (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 105,005 miles

Emissions not tested Engine light/exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light’s misted?? (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Off side front broken luggs (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Near side (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,474 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 94,474 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,190 miles

Nsf/Osf/Nsr tyre worn on edge(s)

Slight damage to nearside mirror lens

Pass 30 May 2019 92,058 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2018 88,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 80,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,965 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning illuminated

unble to open boot

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 15,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011

both front tyres has slight crackes

both rear tyres has slight crackes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,034 miles

o/s front tyre has slight cut both rear tyres has crackes round treads

Pass 30 May 2009 9,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,509 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 HYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG05 HYJ, 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 HYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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