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BT55 RBO

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 RBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,750 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light lens cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 124,742 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,226 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 113,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer side wall cut (cords not showing)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall cut

Offside Sun visor clip broken (visor stays in upright position)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 104,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer side wall cut (cords not showing)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall cut

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Sun visor clip broken (visor stays in upright position)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,006 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,192 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 314,739 miles

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

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

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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BT55 RBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT55 RBO, 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 BT55 RBO registered?

BT55 RBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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