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CCA 228M

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 228M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 30,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 30,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CCA 228M is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 CCA 228M, 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 CCA 228M registered?

CCA 228M is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CCA 228M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 228M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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