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BT05 DOH

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 76,850 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 71,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,677 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 65,677 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 May 2016 64,382 miles

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

centre brake light not working

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,018 miles

centre brake light does not work

n/s front tyre has slight cracking and dammage

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 9 May 2012 53,293 miles

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner tyre walls.

Fail 8 May 2012 53,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front underbody cover insecure.

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner tyre walls.

Pass 12 May 2011 46,375 miles

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

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

minor cracking at o/s/r tyre tread

noise from park brake lever when applied

Fail 11 May 2011 46,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

minor cracking at o/s/r tyre tread

noise from park brake lever when applied

Pass 13 May 2010 39,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 39,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,788 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 DOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

BT05 DOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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