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CF04 MJD

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 MJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 112,945 miles

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Egde)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner C.V Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(Backside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Egde)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner C.V Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,805 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill)(Inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(Inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake requirments just met

Fail 25 Oct 2024 108,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill)(Inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(Inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image)(ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirments just met

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 107,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,505 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,132 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,471 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,471 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,069 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,155 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,422 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,430 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,483 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,528 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 34,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,062 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,291 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 22,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 21,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MJD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF04 MJD, 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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CF04 MJD is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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