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BK54 BFZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,033 mi
Last recorded62,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,033 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,709 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,252 miles

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

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

advise cataliyic convertor rattleing from inside

Fail 3 Jan 2014 51,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise cataliyic convertor rattleing from inside

Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,806 miles

Airbags Warning light on.

Child seat fitted OSR seat

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,806 miles

Airbags Warning light on.

Child seat fitted OSR seat

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

s.r.s. lamp on

Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

s.r.s. lamp on

Fail 23 Jun 2010 27,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,146 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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BK54 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK54 BFZ, 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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BK54 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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