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BJ04 WAA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 141,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 129,791 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 129,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure (5.3.1q)

N/S/Rear tyre on limit 3mm

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,446 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear section of the exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,662 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 WAA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ04 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

BJ04 WAA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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