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BT54 ZDY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,920 mi
Last recorded52,920 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 51,761 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 51,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 50,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,494 miles

All tyres lightly perished

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 30,494 miles

All tyres lightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 14,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,584 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear brake discs s/wear and corrosion

s/deterioration mid to rear section exhaust system

Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,417 miles

front discs are corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,219 miles

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 ZDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 ZDY registered?

BT54 ZDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BT54 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 ZDY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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