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BN54 FFK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,654 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,870 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,661 miles

Airbag light on

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag light on

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,396 miles

Air bag light staying on

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air bag light staying on

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,360 miles

Air bag light staying on

Both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating with age

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside front tyre

windscreen damaged in zone 'a'

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,677 miles

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

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 FFK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN54 FFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 FFK registered?

BN54 FFK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is BN54 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 FFK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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