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AO04 UFU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,050 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 139,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,746 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 130,746 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,441 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,617 miles

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,229 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,488 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2008 44,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,712 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 UFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

AO04 UFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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