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BN04 UMU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 UMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,911 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 67,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,633 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 UMU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

BN04 UMU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is BN04 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 UMU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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