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BV55 UUA

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 130,105 miles

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

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

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

both side outer cv boot worn

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Nov 2023 130,105 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both side outer cv boot worn

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,383 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,391 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroding

• Service brake binding but not excessively Offside Rear [1.2.1 (f)]

Fail 9 Nov 2020 122,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroding

• Service brake binding but not excessively Offside Rear [1.2.1 (f)]

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsf 18% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded but sound (7.1.2)

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

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

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output mirror repeaters (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

battery failed on light test

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf osf upper mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,817 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,329 miles

Nearside 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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BV55 UUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV55 UUA, 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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BV55 UUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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