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BT04 MYD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,691 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Front Brake Pads Wearing Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished and Edges Worn

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,692 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts that do NOT show cords

Offside Front Tyre has cuts that do NOT show cords

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts that do NOT show cords

Offside Front Tyre has cuts that do NOT show cords

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,167 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,942 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 62,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 62,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,033 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 MYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

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

Is BT04 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 MYD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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