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AP04 RLU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 125,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,697 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,681 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,376 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread.

front antiroll bar corroded,bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres getting close

Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,331 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,957 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 RLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RLU, 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 AP04 RLU registered?

AP04 RLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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