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BW05 BVK

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,898 mi
Last recorded132,898 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 132,897 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 125,003 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NSF/OSF ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,463 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 118,463 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 108,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,118 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,603 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,812 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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BW05 BVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 BW05 BVK, 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 BW05 BVK registered?

BW05 BVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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