MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED / HAZED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITH TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED / HAZED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT (5.3.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITH TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Top mount has slight play
Offside Front Top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Top mount has slight play
Offside Front Top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
pad warning light on
All brake pipes have surface corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s side repeater lens broken
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s side repeater lens broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Airbag fault warning light on.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.
Offside side repeater lens broken.
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Airbag fault warning light on.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.
Offside side repeater lens broken.
Air bag light is on (will need sorting for next Mot)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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BL04 BRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BRV, 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 BRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2004.
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