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AS 3766

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 3766
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,891 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 110,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,362 miles

chip in windscreen

front brakes near limit

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,902 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,447 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken but still supporting exhaust

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 84,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre mount broken but still supporting exhaust

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,504 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,181 miles

both rear tyres perrished

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,253 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2015 56,253 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 49,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

slight wear offside front top mount

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,547 miles

front brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

slight wear offside front top mount

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,129 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 15,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 8,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,620 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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AS 3766 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AS 3766, 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 AS 3766 registered?

AS 3766 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is AS 3766 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 3766 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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