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BP53 UWB

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,072 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,260 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre has cut on outside wall

O/S/F tyre no tread on inside wall

Pass 16 May 2012 109,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 109,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,601 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,494 miles

front and rear plates discoloured management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 82,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 69,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front pads approx 3k max rear approx 3-5k

advise slight smear on front wipers

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 UWB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWB, 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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BP53 UWB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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