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BT05 GWD

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 109,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 105,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 100,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2022 99,983 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,145 miles

n/s/f sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,531 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2019 78,531 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Wiper rubber split at ends

Offside Front Wiper rubber split at ends

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trim(s) fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,397 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trim(s) fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 31,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,411 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 GWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

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

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