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BD04 FFA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,643 mi
Last recorded182,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 182,643 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os also tyres perishing /old (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os top mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 174,300 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 174,300 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 165,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 164,196 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust system starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake only just making enough effort during test 16%

Fail 20 Jun 2019 160,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust system starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake only just making enough effort during test 16%

Pass 11 Jun 2018 157,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 156,430 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 156,430 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,363 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 151,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,286 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer corroded

exhaust emmisions just met

Pass 22 May 2013 114,635 miles

nearside front wiper blade goes off screen and hits bonnet

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 May 2013 114,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade goes off screen and hits bonnet

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,616 miles

front plastic under tray insecure

front wiper arms worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,202 miles

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

n/s/r tyre presure low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2010 78,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre presure low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 65,361 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 65,361 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 39,823 miles

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

engine oil low

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

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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BD04 FFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD04 FFA, 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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BD04 FFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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