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AR04 EZJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 120,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,882 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger welds broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fading and dulling beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 97,897 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 97,897 miles

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

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,844 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,043 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,044 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroding

front pads worn

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,642 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISKS AND PADS

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE FRONT DISKS AND PADS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,696 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

slight roughness detected when rotating nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,105 miles

Centre exhaust stabiliser broken.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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AR04 EZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AR04 EZJ, 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 AR04 EZJ registered?

AR04 EZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 EZJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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