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AU04 YGG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 133,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 133,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,792 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear and center inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,678 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 116,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,613 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,605 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cracked and perished

o/side rear brake pads low.

rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,830 miles

Offside inner drive shaft boot split

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside inner drive shaft boot split

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,194 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag warning light on

oil filter was loose/tightened

oil level before test very low. 3.5ltrs of oil added before test. please check oil level regularly as low oil level will lead to engine failure.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag warning light on

oil level before test very low. 3.5ltrs of oil added before test. please check oil level regularly as low oil level will lead to engine failure.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,577 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 67,577 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,338 miles

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

near side front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge (cords not showing)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge (cords not showing)

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 YGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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