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AV04 DDY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,992 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 101,992 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 90,511 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 90,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 88,103 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,017 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 77,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 May 2016 77,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2015 72,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,864 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,129 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,638 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 37,170 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 37,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 30,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 24,815 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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AV04 DDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV04 DDY, 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 AV04 DDY registered?

AV04 DDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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