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BN04 DHV

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 90,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 78,488 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BN04 DHV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN04 DHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN04 DHV?

You can check the full history of BN04 DHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN04 DHV registered?

BN04 DHV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is BN04 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 DHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN04 DHV have outstanding finance?

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