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CF04 LXK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 LXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,590 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 98,590 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 78,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 78,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,290 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,851 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 43,826 miles

Offside Front tyre perished & cracking in tread area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 30,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,427 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,062 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,971 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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CF04 LXK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CF04 LXK, 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 CF04 LXK registered?

CF04 LXK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is CF04 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 LXK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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