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BG54 PKE

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,011 mi
Last recorded106,011 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2021 98,154 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 22 Aug 2021 98,154 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre m ishaped uneven inner tread area

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre mishaped uneven inner tread area

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,934 miles

Gearbox oil leak

n/s rear bumper damaged

o/s front led side light dull

o/s n/s rear inner tyre tread lumpy

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,674 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 52,092 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,253 miles

air bag light illuminated.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,732 miles

MINOR SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT STRUT TOPS

Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MINOR SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT STRUT TOPS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 347,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 PKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

BG54 PKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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