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AY04 YYN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

190,175 mi
Last recorded190,175 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 190,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deterioated

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2024 184,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 4 Oct 2024 184,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 178,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front sill corroded not in perscribed area

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 178,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front sill corroded not in perscribed area

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 173,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 167,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 167,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 162,330 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,551 miles

N/S/F tyre has a nick in the outer side wall also minor perishing/damage in tread

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding / brake pipe from N/S/R hose corroding

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling

rear of engine moist of oil

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Apr 2019 151,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre has a nick in the outer side wall also minor perishing/damage in tread

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding / brake pipe from N/S/R hose corroding

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling

rear of engine moist of oil

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Apr 2018 141,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated advise replacements soon

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes torn/heavily deteriorated have play but currently not considered to be excessive advise replacements soon

both rear tyres deteriorating/ tread at 3 mm

brake pipes to both rear brake flexis/from N/S/R corroding

chip in windscreen

moist of engine oil around rear of engine turbo/servo area

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling

rear seat/ O/S/R interior door card missing at time of test

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

wiper smear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,837 miles

N/S outer sill has slight corrosion/stone chip bubbling

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

both wiper blades do clear screen of water but do leave screen slightly smeary

oil around back of engine over turbo etc(oil leak)

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

rear exhaust box outer skin cracked/corroded

slight cracking in both lower arm inner rear bushes

slight play in both top mounts

Fail 12 Apr 2017 131,577 miles

Emissions not tested (due cambelt) (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S outer sill has slight corrosion/stone chip bubbling

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

both wiper blades do clear screen of water but do leave screen slightly smeary

oil around back of engine over turbo etc(oil leak)

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

rear exhaust box outer skin cracked/corroded

slight cracking in both lower arm inner rear bushes

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,745 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 19 Apr 2013 93,286 miles

2x small chips in swept area of windscreen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL 205/55ZR16 94W

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

large crack on n/s of windscreen but outside of swept area ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,935 miles

both front tyers worn on inner and outer edges, advise wheel alinement.

n/s/f track rod end very slight play.

rear brake pads low.

slight roughness in steering operation from steering wheel.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,598 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,598 miles

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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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AY04 YYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY04 YYN, 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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AY04 YYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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