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BT54 EUK

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 142,425 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 142,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 142,188 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 142,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,112 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,110 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 141,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,966 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat has vertical movement

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,021 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 101,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,834 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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BT54 EUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT54 EUK, 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 BT54 EUK registered?

BT54 EUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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