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BJ04 AUC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,060 mi
Last recorded46,060 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 46,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 38,672 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)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 241,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,764 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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BJ04 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ04 AUC, 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 BJ04 AUC registered?

BJ04 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is BJ04 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 AUC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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