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BT05 UTB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,280 miles

Nearside Front under body damaged

n/s front fog light missing

rear exhaust brackets corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,514 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,690 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working GLB 380 BULB WAS FITTED (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam GLB 448 BULB WAS FITTED (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,951 miles

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

oil level slightly high

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,910 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain high revs vehicle revs erratic also oil lights came on (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil level slightly high

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,465 miles

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

gear box o/sf inner seal oil leak

slight engine oil residue under vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foot brake operated (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

gear box o/sf inner seal oil leak

slight engine oil residue under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 68,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 51,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,562 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 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

BT05 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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