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AO04 XRD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 88,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecurely fitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,568 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecurely fitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,828 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides split rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,122 miles

Central exhaust sleave clamps in poor condition

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 54,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,603 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,572 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,295 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls and worn inner edge

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

front brake discs getting scored and corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XRD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XRD, 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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AO04 XRD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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