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B10 TCA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,308 mi
Last recorded152,308 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 152,308 miles

Glow plug and Temperature lights displayed

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 152,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both side front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Glow plug and Temperature lights displayed

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 147,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 116,601 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2011 113,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,974 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,195 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 78,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,260 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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B10 TCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 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 B10 TCA, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B10 TCA registered?

B10 TCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for B10 TCA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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