MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
engine management light is on
n/s steering rack end has slight play
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
centre brake light not working
front screen damaged outside swept area
service indicator on
slight play at nearside steering rack arm
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
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)
center stop light not working if conected
near side front tyre getting low
rear brake pads getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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What year was BT05 UTM registered?
BT05 UTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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