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BC04 ZTH

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,964 mi
Last recorded128,964 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,014 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,358 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,358 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated internally

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,625 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator on

front and rear discs and pads wor

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,763 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,839 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,726 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 ZTH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

BC04 ZTH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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