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BP04 RHY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 RHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,861 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

crack in windscreen on drivers side at bottom but not in driver view

Fail 25 Apr 2024 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

crack in windscreen on drivers side at bottom but not in driver view

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,156 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,260 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,934 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Sleeve Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Sleeve Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,283 miles

front pads worn

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 87,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,986 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,333 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,140 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP04 RHY, 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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What year was BP04 RHY registered?

BP04 RHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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