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CA04 FKJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WIPER ARM WORN

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,603 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 108,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,586 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 98,336 miles

handbrake only just to mot standard

Fail 6 May 2016 98,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake only just to mot standard

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,467 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,467 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,239 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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CA04 FKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA04 FKJ, 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 CA04 FKJ registered?

CA04 FKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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