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BA04 FXX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,162 mi
Last recorded165,162 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 165,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,936 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,212 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,651 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,124 miles

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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,124 miles

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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,969 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm ,nail , worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 143,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm ,nail , worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 133,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 120,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,042 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 109,042 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake worning light on dash

exhaust centre support broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,589 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,475 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,405 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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BA04 FXX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA04 FXX, 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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BA04 FXX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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