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BE04 BEA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,451 mi
Last recorded142,451 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,124 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,886 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 133,882 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated but still okay

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 127,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated but still okay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 121,614 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated but still okay.

Pass 12 May 2018 116,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,017 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,274 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 91,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 70,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,259 miles

Near side rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn to outer edge

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn to outer edge

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf inner drive shaft joint gaiter split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

osf inner drive shaft joint gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,880 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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BE04 BEA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BE04 BEA, 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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BE04 BEA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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