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BVG 177E

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 177E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,400 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,994 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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BVG 177E is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BVG 177E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVG 177E registered?

BVG 177E is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is BVG 177E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVG 177E shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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