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BL04 BFZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,148 mi
Last recorded180,148 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 180,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 179,327 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front coil springs slight cororded

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d rubbers slight play

n/s and o/s rear axle beam bushes poor condition

n/s rear and o/s front brake pipe sligtht corroded

o/s rear brake hose slight damaged

slight blow on rear exhaust box

slight play in n/s and o/s top strut mounts

steering wheel covering poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2024 155,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded rear end

o/s front seat buckle cover missing but still working as should

o/s rear coil spring slight corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 155,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded rear end

o/s front seat buckle cover missing but still working as should

o/s rear coil spring slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,785 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front inner rear lower arm bush poor conditiuon

Fail 25 Sep 2023 139,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front inner rear lower arm bush poor conditiuon

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 125,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,424 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,855 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded & broken

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to perish

N/S/Rear seat-belt buckle damaged

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

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

Rear No.Plate starting to deteriorate

Some wear,N/S & O/S Mc Phearson unit top mounts

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,761 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount corroded & broken

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to perish

N/S/Rear seat-belt buckle damaged

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

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

Rear No.Plate starting to deteriorate

Some wear,N/S & O/S Mc Phearson unit top mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,836 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,808 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

N/S/Front tyre starting to perish between treads

N/S/Rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight bind,O/S/Rear brake

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust mount corroded

N/S/Front tyre starting to perish between treads

N/S/Rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight bind,O/S/Rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,305 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 6 Aug 2013 73,205 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,205 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,156 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,604 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,962 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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BL04 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL04 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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BL04 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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