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AK04 UPR

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 134,349 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 134,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2019 128,219 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 122,343 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 May 2016 115,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94 mm recorded (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 115,132 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94 mm recorded (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 109,830 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

nearside front tyre wearing low 2.25mm recorded

offside front tyre wearing low 2.37mm recorded

Fail 8 May 2015 109,830 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low 2.25mm recorded

offside front tyre wearing low 2.37mm recorded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,739 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 100,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 May 2012 94,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 82,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,752 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 UPR is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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