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BN04 XKE

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,528 mi
Last recorded107,528 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 XKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 107,528 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount has play

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

White smoke from the exhaust

Fail 19 May 2025 107,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount has play

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

White smoke from the exhaust

Pass 20 May 2024 102,528 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Front Both front headlight intensity slightly low

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Front Wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Slight play in both front top strut mountings

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 17 May 2023 97,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

n/s wiper arm loose

slight play both front top strut mountings

wiper blades wrong size for car

Pass 18 May 2022 91,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 88,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

slight play both front top strut mountings

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all tyres cracking on edges of tread

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 77,238 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

items removed from drivers view

slight play n/s steering rack arm

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake servo pipe splitting

exhaust centre bracket broken

slight play N/S steering rack arm

Pass 8 May 2014 62,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust middle box bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc 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 BN04 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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