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BT04 EVC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,494 mi
Last recorded110,494 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,494 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,608 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,132 miles

coolant leak

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside outer body sill damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant leak

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside outer body sill damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,462 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r outer sill dented

oil level on min

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

foot brake slightly spongy

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

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

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

foot brake slightly spongy

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,192 miles

Vehicle tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,858 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 EVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EVC, 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 BT04 EVC registered?

BT04 EVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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