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AK04 UUM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,674 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake slight reserve travel but has met requirements

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,302 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,814 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 10 Feb 2014 100,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,471 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2012 649,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,896 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,278 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 44,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,407 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 UUM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

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

Is AK04 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 UUM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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