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C16 RBY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,326 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear springs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,722 miles

both front cv boots split slightly

both rear road springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near Side Front Tyre Cut

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near Side Front Tyre Cut

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,874 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 Aug 2014 80,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,041 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,321 miles

screw in drivers side front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,127 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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C16 RBY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C16 RBY, 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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C16 RBY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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