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C9 XJO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 88,164 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 88,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 86,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported To rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,474 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 66,442 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,246 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very dry would strongly advise a good wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,412 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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,411 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,739 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,845 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking/fatigued

Fail 10 Oct 2012 41,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking/fatigued

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 37,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,122 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking badly on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,387 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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C9 XJO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C9 XJO, 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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C9 XJO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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