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BP04 HFS

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 HFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023
Fail 2 Mar 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 127,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 127,659 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level brake light turns on with side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt missing into lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiring on top of battery insecure

nsr coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

wiring to alternator not secured

Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from the centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 123,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The rear bush is badly worn / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm The nearside front tyre is down to 1.30 mm on the inner primary groove. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from the centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,236 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 118,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 111,052 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,754 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 109,754 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner steering rack arm has play in the ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,667 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 95,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 95,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,552 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,675 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 79,672 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 69,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 48,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BP04 HFS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP04 HFS, 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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BP04 HFS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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