MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slight (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing in poor condition where the cable support bracket is (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear handbrake quadrant sticking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount bearing rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount top bearing rough when turned (5.3.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slight (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing in poor condition where the cable support bracket is (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear handbrake quadrant sticking
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both outer sills damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both outer sills damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded through with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting point by rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hand brake lever not fully returning on off side rear brake caliper
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge, cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight damage to outer sills
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hand brake lever not fully returning on off side rear brake caliper
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge, cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight damage to outer sills
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
NSR tyre worn unevenly
Centre exhaust mounting detached
NSR tyre worn unevenly
Nail in nearside front tyre
OSR tyre perished
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on ;
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn on outer edge
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)
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BN54 URC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 URC, 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 URC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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