MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre exhaust bracket broken
F/discs and pads worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSF tyre sidewall cut/damaged but not showing cords or carcass failure
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSF tyre sidewall cut/damaged but not showing cords or carcass failure
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BN05 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EZL, 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 BN05 EZL registered?
BN05 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2005.
Is BN05 EZL safe to buy?
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