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BK04 JUV

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,092 mi
Last recorded117,092 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 117,092 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 106,844 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant close to the minimum mark

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 101,980 miles

Boot latch sticky operation

Engine & Battery cover fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edges devoid (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim set to upper limit

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre 17yrs old

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 101,980 miles

Boot latch sticky operation

Engine & Battery cover fitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edges devoid (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim set to upper limit

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre 17yrs old

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,309 miles

Central Exhaust system corroding

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim set to upper limit

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre 16 years old

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

Underside of gearbox oily

Fail 3 Jun 2019 93,309 miles

Central Exhaust system corroding

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover fitted

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim set to upper limit

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre 16 years old

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

Underside of gearbox oily

Pass 26 May 2018 82,744 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished & 8yrs old

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

Offside rear tyre 13 yrs old

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

Pass 27 May 2017 77,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,609 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 31 Jul 2009 45,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,370 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BK04 JUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK04 JUV, 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 BK04 JUV registered?

BK04 JUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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