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BD54 XDG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,775 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,970 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre damage on side wall

Rear tyres cracking

engine oil needs topping up

Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre damage on side wall

Rear tyres cracking

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,672 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 7 Jul 2015 77,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,158 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and seperated

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 73,158 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and seperated

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre sligtly perished

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre sligtly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,939 miles

both rear tyres heavily perrishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,409 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,767 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,584 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,476 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,102 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 XDG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XDG, 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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BD54 XDG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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