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BJ51 MAM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,742 mi
Last recorded55,742 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 MAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 55,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,160 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability turned off

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,193 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 39,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyer made in 2003

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,603 miles

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

Nearside Wiper worn.

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake ferrules all round showing corrosion

rear axle rusting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,679 miles

slight hesitation/misfire from engine on acceleration- did not affect emmisions - advise investigation

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,083 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,633 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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BJ51 MAM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BJ51 MAM, 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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BJ51 MAM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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