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AX04 LVG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,459 mi
Last recorded79,459 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 79,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,713 miles

nearside head light on lower limit

Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,189 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R And O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Centre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Front And Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F And Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light Scratching In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,207 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Both Front Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

N/S/F Brake Hose Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/F Brake Hose Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 74,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Both Front Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

N/S/F Brake Hose Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/F Brake Hose Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,262 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,509 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 70,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,587 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,587 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 64,218 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2013 64,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

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 LVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LVG, 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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What year was AX04 LVG registered?

AX04 LVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is AX04 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 LVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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