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BG04 KTU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,221 mi
Last recorded68,221 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,875 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,912 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,965 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,909 miles

Air bag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,619 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,410 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 KTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KTU, 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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What year was BG04 KTU registered?

BG04 KTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is BG04 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 KTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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