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BU54 GGG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 GGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 50,086 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 49,339 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2022 48,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,508 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 46,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 45,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,465 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre bracket broken, system still secure

undertray fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2016 43,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre bracket broken, system still secure

undertray fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,982 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,584 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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BU54 GGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU54 GGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 GGG registered?

BU54 GGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is BU54 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 GGG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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