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AU04 YDX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,368 mi
Last recorded33,368 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 33,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 31,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,515 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 29,515 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,960 miles

Brake pedal soft on brake roller test

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 28,960 miles

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

Brake pedal soft on brake roller test

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,886 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,176 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges and wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,176 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges and wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,002 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

wiper blades deteriorating...still clearing screen ok.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,465 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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AU04 YDX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YDX, 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 AU04 YDX registered?

AU04 YDX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AU04 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 YDX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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