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BG54 BZD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,146 mi
Last recorded92,146 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,461 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,305 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,994 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 35,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front plastic sleeve on shock is disintegrating

n/s front tyre wall is damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,976 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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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BG54 BZD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG54 BZD, 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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BG54 BZD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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