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BN05 WJD

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,740 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 98,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 98,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 83,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 10 May 2012 30,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,696 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,234 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 WJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

BN05 WJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 WJD safe to buy?

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