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BV04 TWC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 119,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 109,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,276 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 78,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,846 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

blue water light on dash

service indicator on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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BV04 TWC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV04 TWC, 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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BV04 TWC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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