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BT04 YKZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,740 mi
Last recorded132,740 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 YKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 132,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER & OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 132,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER & OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front in dicator lamp lens missing

Offside Front repeter lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front in dicator lamp lens missing

Offside Front repeter lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,706 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 109,580 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

boot will not poen

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot won't open

Pass 25 May 2018 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 25 May 2018 83,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 27 May 2017 68,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 13 May 2017 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Directional nozzle/ cover missing (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 20 May 2016 57,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 53,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2015 53,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 50,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 May 2013 46,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,279 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,547 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 YKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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