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BN54 BVA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 83,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn flush on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn flush on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,242 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,356 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,356 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken - system is supported

wireing damage to underside - possible rodent

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken - system is supported

wireing damage to underside - possible rodent

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,432 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2012 34,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service light on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,362 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,912 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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BN54 BVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BN54 BVA, 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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BN54 BVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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