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BG54 DVC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,429 mi
Last recorded107,429 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,429 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,429 miles

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

Stop lamp not working mid (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 102,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted in rear ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,010 miles

some slight corrosion to front and rear brake disc .

some slight movement in steering rack inner joints .

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,990 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting broken .

nearside rear brake pad spring not located .

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre wall perished

near side front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,507 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre wall perished

near side front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,465 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside front suspension and steering assembly.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 DVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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