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BP05 KVW

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,027 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres cracks in treads and sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,079 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,487 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,129 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,270 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 KVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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