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BC04 ZFS

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,206 mi
Last recorded112,206 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirement, recommend investigation & repair

slight leak on exhaust joint

Fail 23 Jun 2020 106,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirement, recommend investigation & repair

slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,716 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))

windscreen stonechip

Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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))

windscreen stonechip

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,002 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,967 miles

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear number plate faded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,967 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear number plate faded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,485 miles

n/s wiper arm rivets worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,382 miles

all four tyres slight perishing

front tyres aproaching tread bar indicaters

n/s wiper arm rivets worn

n/s wiper slight tear

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drive belt perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 ZFS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

BC04 ZFS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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