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CE04 XMB

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,095 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,825 miles

EML on throughout test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,175 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,226 miles

Advise extreme un e3ven wear on both front tyres plus close limit

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise extreme un e3ven wear on both front tyres plus close limit

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre tread uneven inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre tread uneven inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,383 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF tyre has a small cut on the sidewall

Plastic coated outer sills unable to test fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF tyre has a small cut on the sidewall

Plastic coated outer sills unable to test fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,394 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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CE04 XMB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE04 XMB, 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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CE04 XMB is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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