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AV04 YOH

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 YOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,912 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 114,667 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 114,667 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,472 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

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

Offside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill damaged and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area ,outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area , outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

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

Offside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,949 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,098 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 YOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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