MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,504 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall and tread cracking
Nearside Wiper arm corroded and worn at pivot
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall and tread cracking
Nearside Wiper arm corroded and worn at pivot
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres approx 3mm tread
low handbrake effort
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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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