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BN04 TBV

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,660 mi
Last recorded64,660 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s front upper shocka mount and bearing slight play

o/s sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,660 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front exhaust sleeve corroded and clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s front upper shocka mount and bearing slight play

o/s sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,324 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and clamps

discs corroded on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust getting thin

front brake discs corroded on edges

n/s sill corroded thin

n/s wiper arm worn play

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,897 miles

exhaust very rusty and thin

front brake discs corroded on edges

n/s sill corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust very rusty and thin

front brake discs corroded on edges

n/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,341 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,220 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure inner arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,798 miles

Brake pipe leaking servo pipe split (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre steel mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,401 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,970 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 45,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,669 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,790 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,156 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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BN04 TBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 BN04 TBV, 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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BN04 TBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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