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BG54 DVX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,804 mi
Last recorded151,804 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 148,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,897 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play felt in both front upper top mounts

Fail 14 Dec 2020 143,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play felt in both front upper top mounts

Pass 25 May 2019 138,175 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 126,694 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 126,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,039 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 101,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,066 miles

EX CENTRE PIPE MOUNT FRACTURED STILL SUPPORTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/ HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EX CENTRE PIPE MOUNT FRACTURED STILL SUPPORTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/ HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

N/S/ WIPER SMEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,505 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,061 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,731 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 59,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG54 DVX, 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 BG54 DVX registered?

BG54 DVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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