VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE BV05RNU has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 46,125 miles 3 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 16:17.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 18th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

BV05RNU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH MARCH 202746,125 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202646,124 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 202645,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202417TH MARCH 202544,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH MARCH 202444,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking Fuel Filter Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 202317TH MARCH 202442,597 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 202217TH MARCH 202341,339 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 202117TH MARCH 202240,029 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 202017TH MARCH 202139,107 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201917TH MARCH 202036,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH MARCH 201936,683 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201815TH MARCH 201935,420 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 201835,415 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201715TH MARCH 201833,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED10TH MARCH 201610TH MARCH 201731,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/r Tyre Is Cracking
  3. ADVISORY - Re- Check Front Brake Pads Within 3,000 Miles
PASSED11TH MARCH 201510TH MARCH 201628,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED11TH MARCH 201410TH MARCH 201525,957 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Is Cracking And Is On 3mm.replace Soon.
FAILED11TH MARCH 201425,957 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Is Cracking And Is On 3mm.replace Soon.
PASSED5TH MARCH 20137TH MARCH 201423,071 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Are On 3mm
PASSED2ND MARCH 20127TH MARCH 201320,315 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 20117TH MARCH 201217,308 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20103RD MARCH 201114,846 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20093RD MARCH 201012,233 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20081ST MARCH 20099,443 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV05RNU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

BV05RNU MOT Comments

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BV05RNU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 46,125 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,196 miles

BV05RNU FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration BV05RNU was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 46,125 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,196 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV05RNU has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BV05RNU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BV05RNU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV05RNU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BV05RNU does have Tax. Read more

When does BV05RNU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV05RNU will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV05RNU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV05RNU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 18th March 2027. Read more

When did BV05RNU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV05RNU was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 16:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV05RNU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BV05RNU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV05RNU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BV05RNU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV05RNU?

BV05RNU is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has BV05RNU done?

The odometer reading for BV05RNU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 46,125 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,196 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV05RNU?

The vehicle BV05RNU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2005. Read more

What colour is BV05RNU?

The official colour of BV05RNU is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does BV05RNU have?

BV05RNU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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