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BD04 LFS

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 LFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 80,620 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front brakes are slightly binding

front and rear brake discs are pitted

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,409 miles

both rear axle bushes are cracking

centre exhaust joint is slightly blowing

offside front lower arm back bush is cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,937 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,617 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut tops have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut tops have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,343 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,707 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,707 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,282 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 41,592 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken off,system still supported

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,357 miles

centre exhaust mount broken off,system still supported

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,406 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)

rear nearside trye got surface cracks and side wall damage

rear offside trye got surface cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2012 26,406 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

front offside and nearside wipers spliting

rear nearside trye got surface cracks and side wall damage

rear offside trye got surface cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,659 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 15,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,520 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 LFS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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