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BG05 LPE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 50,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 50,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 49,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 49,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 49,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 49,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 49,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,541 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,727 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG05 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 LPE registered?

BG05 LPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BG05 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LPE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG05 LPE have outstanding finance?

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