MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mil light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms, Front springs, Fuel tank straps, Rear shocks & Springs.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mil light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms, Front springs, Fuel tank straps, Rear shocks & Springs.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust outer layer corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement just outside limitations (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement incorrectly fitted (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust outer layer corrosion
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust corrosion
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in offside rear (non-repairable)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake discs corroied
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front wheel arch cover is lose
offside rear wheel arch cover is lose
p.a.s leak
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front wheel arch cover is lose
offside rear wheel arch cover is lose
p.a.s leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BT54 WPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BT54 WPY, 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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BT54 WPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2004.
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