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BV53 KJA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,764 miles

surface corrosion to underside and sill covers

Fail 13 Jun 2023 111,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,115 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,752 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,281 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,192 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,741 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,047 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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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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