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BJ04 XTM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all around front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,985 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,972 miles

Coil spring corroded all around front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front signs off oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,781 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 90,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near ferules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,808 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 89,808 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,233 miles

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 85,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window inoperative

Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,398 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 75,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,051 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 16 Jul 2012 62,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,062 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,341 miles

N/S/R Tyre punctured

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,341 miles

N/S/R Tyre punctured

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XTM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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