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BC04 PZX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 PZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 136,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 132,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside outer sill at rear corroded not considered structural

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside outer sill at rear corroded not considered structural

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 120,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,494 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 92,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 87,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,963 miles

back exhaust box deteriorated

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp indicates a fault

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,568 miles

Rear exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,854 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 PZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC04 PZX, 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 PZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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