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BD54 BBJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 84,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s front upper strut top mount

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,730 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cracks around nearside rear tyre

imbalance on park brake

movement at both front suspension leg top mountings

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,024 miles

front number plate lettering starting to fade

movement at both front suspension leg top mountings

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,420 miles

lift in both front suspension leg top mountings

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake pad looks close to wear indicator ???(Advise removing roadwheels to investigate)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,651 miles

lift in both front suspension leg top mountings

Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres are bald on inner edges 205/55/16v

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,060 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are bald on inner edges 205/55/16v

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,180 miles

nail in nsr tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,124 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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BD54 BBJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD54 BBJ, 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 BD54 BBJ registered?

BD54 BBJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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