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CF53 FXC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,614 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,611 miles

brake pipes corroding and have protective covers

engine covers fitted

nsf and oth rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2022 109,610 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake pipes corroding and have protective covers

engine covers fitted

nsf and oth rear tyres cracking

oil leak

pinhole in osf cv boot

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,537 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,697 miles

nsf track rod end boots split

osr metal brake pipe corroding

slight lift in ns and os front top mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,458 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 79,175 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,136 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing wing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,506 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 77,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 May 2015 74,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2014 70,775 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 70,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,270 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 52,331 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 52,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,189 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,893 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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CF53 FXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CF53 FXC, 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 CF53 FXC registered?

CF53 FXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is CF53 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FXC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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