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AX04 HTT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 117,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

interia mirror insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

interia mirror insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,782 miles

some corosion to vehical

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,782 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

some corosion to vehical

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear service and park brake on application getting a little lazy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,503 miles

Nearside Front leg top mount slight play

both front indicators slightly discolored

both front tyres 3mm 205.55.16

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,041 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,041 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 64,939 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,260 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,260 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,975 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 HTT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HTT, 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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AX04 HTT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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