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BG54 OKK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,582 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,409 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,553 miles

SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT EXHAUST

Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,553 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O/S AND N/S (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S AND N/S REAR SILL BACKS HOLED IN CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT EXHAUST

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,800 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,470 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,582 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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BG54 OKK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OKK, 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 OKK registered?

BG54 OKK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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