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AX04 BOU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 73,146 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,704 miles

offside front tyre is perrishing

offside rear tyre is perrishing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 32,704 miles

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

offside front tyre is perrishing

offside rear tyre is perrishing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,941 miles

discs corroded...

foot pedal travel...

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,821 miles

service/foot brake has reserve travel not excessive at present

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 14,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,107 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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AX04 BOU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AX04 BOU, 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 AX04 BOU registered?

AX04 BOU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is AX04 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 BOU shows 25 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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