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BL04 XRZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 165,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 164,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 147,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 144,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 124,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 119,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 102,232 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 94,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,421 miles

Play in steering arms

Pass 28 May 2015 79,064 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 52,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 36,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 30,045 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 24,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,895 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 XRZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

BL04 XRZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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