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BT05 ZSW

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 63,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 55,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,096 miles

front pads 4mm approx

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,006 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 32,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,476 miles

front number plate slightly water damaged

n\s\f tyre 3mm and slightly perished

o\s\f tyre 3mm and slightly perished

o\s\f wiper slightly smearing

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing thin and have cracks appearing in tread

reverse lamp smashed

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing thin and have cracks appearing in tread

reverse lamp smashed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,648 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,115 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm and perished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 19,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres 3-4mm and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,629 miles

Offside front tyre 2-3mm on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 15,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre 2-3mm on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 9,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

BT05 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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