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BP05 DUH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,976 mi
Last recorded83,976 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,976 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,181 miles

Battery Lead Insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 80,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery Lead Insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 73,293 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,561 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,561 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section of exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,547 miles

Front number plate damaged

both outter sills have filler in

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged

both outter sills have filler in

eml on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,189 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,414 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H/brake too tight

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,733 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,733 miles

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

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

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BP05 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP05 DUH, 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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BP05 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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