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AN03 CON

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,140 mi
Last recorded159,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 CON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 159,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,126 miles

Central Front engine has slight oil leak

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

REAR UNDERTRAY INSECURE

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 156,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

REAR UNDERTRAY INSECURE

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 154,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 154,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 149,071 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 149,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 147,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 142,465 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,007 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/f sill has dent in it

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,337 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 22 Mar 2011 60,246 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,752 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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AN03 CON is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AN03 CON, 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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AN03 CON is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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