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BP05 VMT

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,447 mi
Last recorded141,447 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between joint of cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 13 Mar 2023 141,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between joint of cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 12 Jan 2023 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak in joint between cat and mid section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front offside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from joint between cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,165 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,625 miles

Offside handbrake pivot not returning fully

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,144 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both headlights misty

Front brake pads low inner pads

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low and wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both headlights misty

Front brake pads low inner pads

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low and wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,177 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,173 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,149 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,063 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,003 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,722 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 VMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VMT, 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 BP05 VMT registered?

BP05 VMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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