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BL54 FRO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,321 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 112,321 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,270 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,768 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2013

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,962 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 7 Nov 2011 24,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,885 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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BL54 FRO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL54 FRO, 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 BL54 FRO registered?

BL54 FRO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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