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BL04 EEM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,672 mi
Last recorded94,672 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 94,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,390 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 92,224 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,961 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,961 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,500 miles

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

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 61,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,245 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 25 May 2007 23,601 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 EEM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL04 EEM, 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 BL04 EEM registered?

BL04 EEM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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