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AK04 TCX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 60,635 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,687 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 29,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,150 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,148 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,693 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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

Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 1.6-2-2 mm

Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-5-4 mm

Offside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4-5-5 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,782 miles

Engine bay covers fitted visibility restricted.

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

Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 2-2.5-3 mm

Nearside rear parking brake lever not releasing back to stop.

Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-6-4 mm

Offside front headlamp has no beam image kick up.

Offside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-5-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4-6-5 mm

Under vehicle cover fitted visibility restricted.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,782 miles

Engine bay covers fitted visibility restricted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 2-2.5-3 mm

Nearside rear parking brake lever not releasing back to stop.

Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-6-4 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front headlamp has no beam image kick up.

Offside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 3-5-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4-6-5 mm

Under vehicle cover fitted visibility restricted.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2009 18,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 18,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 15,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,812 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 12,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

childs seatbelt frayed weakening the webbing

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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AK04 TCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK04 TCX, 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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AK04 TCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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