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BD04 LFA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 LFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,871 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 67,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,795 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front body damage to door a lower body outer sill

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

Pass 14 May 2016 61,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2016 61,111 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,946 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,064 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 15 Feb 2013 48,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,439 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,069 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,335 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,309 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,220 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,378 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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BD04 LFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BD04 LFA, 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 BD04 LFA registered?

BD04 LFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BD04 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 LFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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