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AK04 URF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,610 mi
Last recorded47,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 47,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 47,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 47,174 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 41,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,087 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 40,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,677 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 29 Oct 2013 31,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,936 miles

front tyres low on the edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 28,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low on the edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,985 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 URF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URF, 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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What year was AK04 URF registered?

AK04 URF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is AK04 URF safe to buy?

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