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C8 WEG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer cv-boot suspected small pin hole in boot.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,514 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s parking brake reading low

outer coating of rear steel brake pipes starting to swell

Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,511 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s parking brake lever off its stop

o/s parking brake reading low

outer coating of rear steel brake pipes starting to swell

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,085 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,069 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,425 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,646 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,646 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,161 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,423 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,918 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,998 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,105 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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C8 WEG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C8 WEG, 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 C8 WEG registered?

C8 WEG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is C8 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 WEG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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