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BOE 130A

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 130A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,777 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,082 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,723 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 81,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,512 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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BOE 130A is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BOE 130A, 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

How do I check the history of BOE 130A?

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What year was BOE 130A registered?

BOE 130A is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is BOE 130A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 130A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOE 130A have outstanding finance?

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