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BG04 HCC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,285 miles

Front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,477 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,089 miles

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

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))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,547 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

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

Fail 16 May 2016 72,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

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

Pass 16 May 2015 65,423 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,528 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 23,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HCC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG04 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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