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BF04 EYY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 EYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,504 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs rusty due to standing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,978 miles

Centre exhaust floor pan heat shield slightly insecure

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken and door damaged slightly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. Flexy to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,977 miles

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

Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Catalyst heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust floor pan heat shield slightly insecure

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken and door damaged slightly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. Flexy to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Nearside Wiper arm corroded and worn at pivot

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Nearside Wiper arm corroded and worn at pivot

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,258 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

wiper scratches on screen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 45,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,596 miles

both front tyres approx 3mm tread

low handbrake effort

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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BF04 EYY 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 BF04 EYY, 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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BF04 EYY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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