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BA04 HJX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 69,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,139 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,647 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering rack arms corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat tilt mechanism not working

Fail 5 Dec 2020 56,639 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering rack arms corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat tilt mechanism not working

parking brake only just met MOT requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiring array on top of battery damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,640 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are badly worn and corroded strongly advise replacement

front indicator bulbs are faded

front tyres are cracked in the tread

Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are badly worn and corroded strongly advise replacement

front indicator bulbs are faded

front tyres are cracked in the tread

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,102 miles

front brake imbalence slightly high

slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,936 miles

slight tear on near side wiper blade.

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HJX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJX, 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 BA04 HJX registered?

BA04 HJX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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