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BT04 MKE

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 93,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 93,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 87,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 87,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 83,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,467 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,467 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,872 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,872 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,634 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,431 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 23,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 23,149 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 20,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,955 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 MKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

BT04 MKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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