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BV04 TXT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,408 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,980 miles

Front brake discs lipped slightly

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,046 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,726 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage too nearside front tyre wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,208 miles

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,268 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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BV04 TXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV04 TXT, 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 BV04 TXT registered?

BV04 TXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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