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AO04 TYZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 116,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 116,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 110,450 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bot rear beam axel bushes starting to perish

both front tyres perished/worn on edges

both rear inner sills corrosion

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system poor in places

front number plate cracked

front subframe/rear bushes perished

fuel tank straps starting to corroded

o/s/ outer sill slight damage

Pass 12 May 2020 107,887 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust poor in places

Fail 12 May 2020 107,887 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust poor in places

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,930 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust poor in places

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust poor in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,512 miles

exhaust poor in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust poor in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

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

exhaust poor in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,584 miles

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 31,157 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,157 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,410 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 TYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO04 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AO04 TYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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