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BJ54 CGY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 64,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 64,956 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,927 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,434 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing on the sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2009 25,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,422 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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BJ54 CGY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ54 CGY, 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 BJ54 CGY registered?

BJ54 CGY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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