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BG05 LPN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 121,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,371 miles

n/side door mirror glass missing

slight movement in n/side track rod end

Fail 27 Feb 2017 119,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/side door mirror glass missing

slight movement in n/side track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,749 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,093 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 88,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2012 88,363 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 82,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Variation to front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,051 miles

nearside headlight glass slight inecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,708 miles

slight variation to front brakes

Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,708 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight variation to front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,836 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 LPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LPN, 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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What year was BG05 LPN registered?

BG05 LPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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