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AO04 DCX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 74,298 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 74,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,988 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,595 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Gaiter greasy but no split found.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Gaiter greasy but no split found.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,561 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 47,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,936 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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AO04 DCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 DCX, 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 AO04 DCX registered?

AO04 DCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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