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BG04 FKZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Oct 2025 113,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,833 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, nearside is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, nearside is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,833 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, nearside is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, nearside is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,409 miles

3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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

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

REAR BENCH SEAT BASE MISSING

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,543 miles

rear passanger seat base missing.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,496 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear passanger seat base missing.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes bulged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,460 miles

all 4 springs corroded

all tyres 4 perished

both front brake pipes bulged

both rear brake pipes bulged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,793 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes bulged and corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,193 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bulged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bulged (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,193 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bulged (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bulged (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,155 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,068 miles

pans

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake discs very corroded inside surfaces

Offside front and both rear tyres very perished and cracked nearly to cords

Offside rear brake slightly binding and brake disc discoloured indicating possible caliper restricted.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,839 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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BG04 FKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG04 FKZ, 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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BG04 FKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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