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BC04 DDF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,766 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,269 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 101,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,696 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,505 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 95,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust at sleeve excessively corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor can be heard running but no fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 91,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 88,259 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 88,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,912 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

play in front suspension tops

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

play in front suspension tops

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes binding slightly

footbrake on rear slight imbalance

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 10 May 2013 56,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

footbrake on rear slight imbalance

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 1 May 2012 50,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 35,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,686 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,825 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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BC04 DDF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BC04 DDF, 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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BC04 DDF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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