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BW04 DGZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 DGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 82,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear + o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 82,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear + o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f , o.s.f , n.s.r and o.s.r part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section clamp corroded and weak

Fail 19 Sep 2020 81,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f , o.s.f , n.s.r and o.s.r part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section clamp corroded and weak

Pass 14 Sep 2019 81,837 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flexi feed pipes, n.s.r flexi feed pipe and o.s.r flexi hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion exhaust middle and rear sections

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flexi feed pipes, n.s.r flexi feed pipe and o.s.r flexi hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion exhaust middle and rear sections

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle exhaust pipe clamp corroded & broken.

n/s/f wiper blade split at the end.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 44,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spring in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,732 miles

spring in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,505 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inner faces on front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,424 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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BW04 DGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BW04 DGZ, 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 BW04 DGZ registered?

BW04 DGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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