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BY02 VOD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,847 mi
Last recorded67,847 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 VOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid leaking from steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid leaking from steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,705 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,127 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

wear in nearside steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight cracking to both rear tyres

wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,018 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish and crack around sidewalls.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 32,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 23,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,307 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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BY02 VOD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BY02 VOD, 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 BY02 VOD registered?

BY02 VOD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is BY02 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY02 VOD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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