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AK04 UPN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,630 mi
Last recorded150,630 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 150,630 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 150,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,538 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 147,538 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 143,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 140,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,429 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 92,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,629 miles

1) oil level low. 2) coolant level low. 3) brake fluid dirty.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,629 miles

1) oil level low. 2) coolant level low. 3) brake fluid dirty.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 18 Apr 2009 59,040 miles

offside rear tyre is deterioating

rear registration plate deterioating

Fail 18 Apr 2009 59,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre is deterioating

rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 44,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UPN 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 65.2%.

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 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 AK04 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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