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BA04 HLH

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,189 mi
Last recorded17,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 17,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2007 10,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 HLH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA04 HLH registered?

BA04 HLH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is BA04 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 HLH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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