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AV04 UAZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 157,214 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2023 154,665 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 154,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 151,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,312 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 151,291 miles

Emissions not tested Test aborted due to obvious fault resulting in abnormal readings over entire test spectrum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,113 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 146,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper arms worn

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see printout (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper arms worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,957 miles

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

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,005 miles

rear tyres one 205/55/16 and one 205/60/16

Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear tyres one 205/55/16 and one 205/60/16

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,127 miles

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)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,314 miles

n/s sill damage

Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s sill damage

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,764 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 UAZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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