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CF04 XCA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,360 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 77,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from sleeve between centre and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Osf outer sill dented

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension/steering components heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe/fuel filter drips (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Osf outer sill dented

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension/steering components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,277 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,203 miles

Corrosion on sub-frames & suspension components.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear brake caliper is not returning fully off.

O/s rear brake disc is corroding.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured. (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion on sub-frames & suspension components.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear brake caliper is not returning fully off.

O/s rear brake disc is corroding.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,150 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting tom affect beam image clarity.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Sill panels have been filled, unable to see condition underneath.

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are perishing inside the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 33,572 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front brake disc is corroded.

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,593 miles

N/s front brake disc is corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,035 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 XCA, 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 XCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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