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BN04 UMB

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,766 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Both front strut tops have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x2 chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2018 75,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on inner edges

Both front strut tops have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x2 chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,268 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 12 Aug 2015 46,952 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 21 Jul 2014 41,668 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 35,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,966 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 20,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,812 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 UMB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UMB, 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 BN04 UMB registered?

BN04 UMB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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