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BL53 UZN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,926 mi
Last recorded62,926 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 62,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 60,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,797 miles

Engine Check Light On

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Check Light On

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 53,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ESP warning lamp also indicating a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,055 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 53,055 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly cracking

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,438 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,226 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers poor.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 39,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers poor.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,633 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,247 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 25,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,693 miles

All tyres begining to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2009 18,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,440 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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BL53 UZN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 UZN, 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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BL53 UZN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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