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CE04 ZDC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 ZDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,878 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,861 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,682 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,545 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,952 miles

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE GETTING A LITTLE LAZY

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE FLEXY

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,312 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 65,310 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Unable to tilt forward to access the back seats (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,406 miles

both front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorated

damage to both rear sills

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,362 miles

Front Wipers Torn

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 43,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,035 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZDC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE04 ZDC, 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 CE04 ZDC registered?

CE04 ZDC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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