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BN05 CSY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,571 mi
Last recorded56,571 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner shoulders/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,505 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,481 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,490 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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BN05 CSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN05 CSY, 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 BN05 CSY registered?

BN05 CSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 CSY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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