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BT55 UUC

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,743 mi
Last recorded136,743 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Corrosion in outer sill

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

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

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

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

Offside corrosion in outer sill

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 136,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Corrosion in outer sill

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

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

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

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

Offside corrosion in outer sill

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 129,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,086 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 90,302 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the inside egde

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,557 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,043 miles

Front 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 UUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT55 UUC, 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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BT55 UUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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