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BU54 VMM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,558 mi
Last recorded70,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,558 miles

Centre exhaust mount brocken

ESP light on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake caliper - hand brake lever not on its stop when hand brake fully released.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Turbo hose & Clip worn

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,558 miles

Oil leak

Turbo hose & Clip worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mount brocken

ESP light on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake caliper - hand brake lever not on its stop when hand brake fully released.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,188 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake caliper, park brake lever not on its stop

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,188 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake caliper, park brake lever not on its stop

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,781 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 49,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre has small cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VMM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU54 VMM, 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 BU54 VMM registered?

BU54 VMM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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