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AK04 YJT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,218 mi
Last recorded110,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 YJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,218 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Fail 6 Jun 2022 110,205 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2021 106,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 99,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 89,858 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2017 83,662 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 26 May 2017 83,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 May 2016 75,085 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,085 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 57,938 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 May 2014 57,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2013 54,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 32,213 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 22,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,886 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 YJT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

AK04 YJT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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