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BT05 GXE

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,129 mi
Last recorded42,129 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 42,129 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd boot lid brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,424 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55W16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affecting front NSF headlight (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55W16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting OSF headlight (4.4.3 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,289 miles

Front both plastic headlamps fading but still has ok pattern

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,096 miles

centre exhaust piece mount slightly weak

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2021 36,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust piece mount slightly weak

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,750 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 34,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,130 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 33,130 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 31,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

power steering pipes to rack slightly moist possible leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,816 miles

Front wiper blades worn/split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,637 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,580 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres cracking/3mm tread

Fail 11 Oct 2012 24,548 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres cracking/3mm tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres age cracked

nsf tyre age cracked and worn edges

osf tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply or chords

osf tyre worn on edge and age cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,071 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 GXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT05 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT05 GXE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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