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BP05 FBB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 149,527 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 142,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,361 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 139,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance 29% only just meets required

Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,149 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,076 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2012 52,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2011 43,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,984 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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BP05 FBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BP05 FBB, 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 FBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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