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BC53 JDK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 JDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT AROUND INNER CLIP - STILL PREVENTING INGRESS OF DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 129,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT AROUND INNER CLIP - STILL PREVENTING INGRESS OF DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 125,158 miles

both front direction indicators discoloured

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

movement both front suspension top mounts

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,356 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 115,353 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 100,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut in inner wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,119 miles

neaside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fuel tank filler flap wont lock down

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,984 miles

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

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 1 Sep 2007 11,897 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,404 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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BC53 JDK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC53 JDK, 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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BC53 JDK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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