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BK04 XCB

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,515 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,505 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,107 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front door not opening/closing correctly due to window glass hitting roof

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not going back to its stop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front door not opening/closing correctly due to window glass hitting roof

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not going back to its stop

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,832 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 3 Aug 2012 65,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,996 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

esp light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,984 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,590 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,802 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wall starting to crack & perish

Offside head lamp lens starting to seperate from lamp

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 XCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

BK04 XCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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