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CA04 XCC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,529 mi
Last recorded111,529 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,529 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed OVER HEATED (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,050 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,050 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,579 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,903 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,776 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 18 Jul 2012 46,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 347,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,233 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)

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 XCC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

CA04 XCC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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