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BT04 EJG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,114 mi
Last recorded133,114 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 EJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,114 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,689 miles

Vehicle emits white smoke under acceleration

Fail 9 Dec 2016 128,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle emits white smoke under acceleration

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,481 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,027 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to both outersills

Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,164 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to both outersills

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,435 miles

air bag warning light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,466 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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BT04 EJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT04 EJG, 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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BT04 EJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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