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BJ04 WBU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,945 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but no chords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,533 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

middle exhaust section bracket insecure but adequately supported

Fail 25 Nov 2016 117,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine management light illuminated

middle exhaust section bracket insecure but adequately supported

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,669 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front b/discs very rusty

sports sup springs fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2015 113,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front b/discs very rusty

sports sup springs fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,261 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

susp lowering kit fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 71,129 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,269 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 WBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 WBU, 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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BJ04 WBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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