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CA04 XPN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 143,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 143,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,442 miles

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

corossion on all brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,229 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,415 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 82,562 miles

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

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 6 May 2011 67,463 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,923 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,156 miles

Handbrake cables are feeling a little 'gritty'...

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,427 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

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 XPN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XPN, 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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CA04 XPN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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