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BT54 EUM

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,417 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

e/m/l lit on dash

protective coating on both rear brake pipes to flexi-hoses bubbled , possible hidden corrosion.

some imbalance on park brake efforts, system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml on.

undertray,mirror casing broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,949 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,330 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tytre close to legal tread depth & has a perished sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,964 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tytre close to legal tread depth & has a perished sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 56,197 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

nsr tyre perished

os washer weak, but ns washer provides enough water to clear whole screen

osf seat handle to gain access to rear is loose

osr wheel trim broken

unable to gain access to rear from nsf seat

Fail 24 May 2011 48,716 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

nsr tyre perished

os washer weak, but ns washer provides enough water to clear whole screen

osf seat handle to gain access to rear is loose

osr wheel trim broken

pad wear light on

unable to gain access to rear from nsf seat

Pass 28 May 2010 40,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 31,775 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,616 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW

Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,616 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 EUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

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

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