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BT04 FNJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

200,168 mi
Last recorded200,168 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 200,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

gearbox noisy when tested

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2022 199,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

gearbox noisy when tested

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2021 187,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front starting to split on inside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 187,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front starting to split on inside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 164,105 miles

Offside Front upper suspension mount has movement when vehicle jacked

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 163,936 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within prescribed area of rear lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within prescribed area of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper suspension mount has movement when vehicle jacked

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 149,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,117 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 138,117 miles

Offside 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,099 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,836 miles

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

nearside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that the offside steering rack inner track rod joint is worn

Fail 20 Apr 2013 82,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that the offside steering rack inner track rod joint is worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,664 miles

205/55/zr16 91w avon

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,664 miles

205/55/zr16 91w avon

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,632 miles

nearside front brake disc just starting to corrode on inner surface

very strong advisory that the offside steering rack inner track rod joint is worn (advise replacement)

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,959 miles

205/55/zr16 91w

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,085 miles

Right rear tyre has a nail in it

left washer jet poor

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,216 miles

Front brake run-out noticed on brake test

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 FNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT04 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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