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AX04 NUU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,521 mi
Last recorded154,521 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 NUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 154,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,423 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 151,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 147,011 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 147,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 141,910 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,533 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust bracket broken, but is still adequately supported.

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

clutch pedal feels heavy.

engine noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

amber warning light on

backbox skin corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 129,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

amber warning light on

backbox skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 114,522 miles

backbox skin corroded

o/s n/s/f brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,357 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 101,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 75,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,885 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 NUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX04 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

AX04 NUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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