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BP05 ZTM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,736 mi
Last recorded150,736 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 150,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 150,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,772 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front wishbone rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,131 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,806 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,640 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres between 2.5 and 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on inner surfaces of front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,673 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,769 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,058 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 ZTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

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

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