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AU04 YDJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,070 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 78,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 78,666 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,816 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,567 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,548 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,895 miles

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

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

nsr tyre aged&perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,842 miles

nsr tyre aged& perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

long brake pedal travel.

Fail 12 May 2011 33,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long brake pedal travel.

Pass 13 May 2010 28,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,574 miles

Offside wiper rubber splitting

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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AU04 YDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU04 YDJ, 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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AU04 YDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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