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BV05 RNU

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,125 mi
Last recorded46,125 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 46,125 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 44,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,089 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is cracking

Re- check front brake pads within 3,000 miles

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,957 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking and is on 3mm.Replace soon.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,957 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking and is on 3mm.Replace soon.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,071 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,443 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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BV05 RNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BV05 RNU, 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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BV05 RNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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