MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust bracket deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parking brake lever sticking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parking brake lever sticking
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BW53 VWN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BW53 VWN, 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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BW53 VWN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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