MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to idle fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
front and rear suspension bushes perished
surface corrosion to around underbody areas o/s outer sill tops
surface corrosion to underside and sill covers
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
engine running uneven and missfiring
surface corrosion to underside and sill covers
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre underinflated
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre underinflated
Offside Rear tyre underinflated
Rear axle rubber bushes have minor deterioration
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front tyres worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
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BV53 KJA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BV53 KJA, 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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BV53 KJA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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