MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area is corroded and surrounded by filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust sleeve has a slight leak
nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
windscreen chipped.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK04 JXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 JXL, 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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BK04 JXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2004.
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