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BT05 DMO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,985 mi
Last recorded94,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3 mm. and tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall significantly cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2025 93,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 91,151 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine minor oil leak

near side rear tyre inner wall minor cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

i)both outer constant velocity joints gaiters leaking grease (cracked)

ii)near side front brake reading fluctuating

iii)off side parking brake efficiency limits only just met, adjustment or repair needed to rectify defect on cable/calliper/mechanism

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,098 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fluctuating brake near side front

minor engine oil leak (sump)

near side and off side constant velocity joints gaiters deteriorated (crack/leak of grease)

Fail 7 Jul 2022 87,098 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fluctuating brake near side front

minor engine oil leak (sump)

near side and off side constant velocity joints gaiters deteriorated (crack/leak of grease)

Valve stem seriously misaligned f/n/side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,504 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The exhaust rear box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,579 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2019 75,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,569 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 68,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 63,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,972 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 9 Jul 2016 60,972 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cracks in tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,925 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2012 49,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,371 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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BT05 DMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BT05 DMO, 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 BT05 DMO registered?

BT05 DMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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