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BP04 XCS

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,944 mi
Last recorded155,944 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 XCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 155,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 151,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 136,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,272 miles

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

part of highlevel brake light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,081 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,963 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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BP04 XCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BP04 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

BP04 XCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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