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AP04 NKW

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,179 mi
Last recorded66,179 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 24 Mar 2017 60,051 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake operation feels rough and offside rear brake caliper lever sticks.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,793 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,793 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear some binding on brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,351 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,598 miles

exhaust sytem corroding

front discs pitted

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,261 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket broken off.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Washer Jets blocking slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,508 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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AP04 NKW is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AP04 NKW, 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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AP04 NKW is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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