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BT05 UTM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,288 mi
Last recorded202,288 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 202,288 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Sep 2020 202,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2019 199,880 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 190,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 190,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 183,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Nearside Front play in inner rack end

Pass 6 Jan 2017 176,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 176,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 167,129 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

n/s/f indicator lens missing.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 155,856 miles

engine management light is on

n/s steering rack end has slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2014 155,856 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

n/s steering rack end has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,528 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,396 miles

front screen damaged outside swept area

service indicator on

slight play at nearside steering rack arm

Fail 8 Oct 2012 136,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front screen damaged outside swept area

service indicator on

slight play at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 129,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,780 miles

center stop light not working if conected

near side front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 115,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,378 miles

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

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 UTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTM, 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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BT05 UTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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