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BT55 UTN

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,462 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 154,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 147,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Fail 29 Sep 2022 147,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,866 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Heavy surface corrosion to off side front outer sill

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,994 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,992 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

advise all tyres cracking on sidewalls no cords showing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,762 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 105,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,687 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 77,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,634 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,857 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,653 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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BT55 UTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT55 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

BT55 UTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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