MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,334 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine stabiliser bolt sheared however mounting still secure
Minor corrosion to offside chassis sill
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine stabiliser bolt sheared however mounting still secure
Minor corrosion to offside chassis sill
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine stabiliser bolt sheared however mounting still secure
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor corrosion to offside chassis sill
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EML on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passanger airbag switched off
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
handbrake is stiff †stonechip in zone b
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BUG 53H is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BUG 53H, 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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BUG 53H is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2004.
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