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BV54 MXC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 MXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 128,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front and nearside front sills excessive corrosion but not a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 125,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,066 miles

Central exhaust sleeve bracket snapped-slight blow

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,387 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Nearside wiper blade poor condition/clearing

Rear both tyres valves slightly perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,541 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valves starting to perish

centre exhaust sleeve and rear bracket heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,875 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,089 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,657 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,165 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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BV54 MXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV54 MXC, 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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BV54 MXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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