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AV04 MFX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,898 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,624 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 MFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV04 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV04 MFX registered?

AV04 MFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is AV04 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 MFX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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