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CA04 BCK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 87,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,956 miles

N/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

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

O/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,903 miles

sill covers

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,941 miles

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

rear discs have been overheated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,797 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,667 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,098 miles

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

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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CA04 BCK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA04 BCK, 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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CA04 BCK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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