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BJ54 MDV

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,232 mi
Last recorded56,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,232 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 50,089 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust hanger broken.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,471 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/f not allowing inspection of adult belt

condition of o/s/r tyre

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 28 May 2013 57,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,455 miles

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

front brake discs pitted .

nearside front wiper blade split .

offside front wiper blade split .

offside rear tyre has surface splits .

Pass 6 May 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,446 miles

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

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 MDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

BJ54 MDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is BJ54 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 MDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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