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BP53 UVC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,183 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,135 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,135 miles

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

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

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

slight rust build up on inside of front discs

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 26,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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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BP53 UVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP53 UVC, 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 BP53 UVC registered?

BP53 UVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is BP53 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 UVC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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