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AV04 EPD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 142,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 137,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 137,707 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 133,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure CENTER EX BRACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,891 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 123,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 111,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,915 miles

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODING

Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,318 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 66,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EPD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV04 EPD, 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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AV04 EPD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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