MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both rear tyres not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions asymmetric tyres marked inner/ outer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge exposing cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both rear tyres not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions asymmetric tyres marked inner/ outer
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre run flat s/wall damage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre run flat s/wall damage
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise discs rusty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC04 HFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HFJ, 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 BC04 HFJ registered?
BC04 HFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2004.
Is BC04 HFJ safe to buy?
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