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C3 CXW

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,165 mi
Last recorded95,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 94,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 92,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,623 miles

Steering system slightly rough front strut top mounts worn (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,391 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 82,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,397 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,968 miles

N/s/r tyre cut on inner tread face.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,767 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,927 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,341 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,563 miles

insides of both front discs very corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

insides of both front discs very corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 26,181 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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C3 CXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C3 CXW, 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 C3 CXW registered?

C3 CXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is C3 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CXW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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