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AK04 UPL

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 120,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 120,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 119,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,741 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 116,598 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 116,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR POSS FAULT (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,581 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,394 miles

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)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges,

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,354 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,291 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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AK04 UPL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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