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BV04 YUJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,290 mi
Last recorded64,290 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 64,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,777 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,691 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 38,311 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag light on

emmissions just passed at idle

indution pipe not connected and insecure

offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,311 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

airbag light on

emmissions just passed at idle

indution pipe not connected and insecure

offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,522 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 YUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

BV04 YUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is BV04 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 YUJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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