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CF53 UVK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 111,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads worn

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

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

Warning lamps on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 106,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 101,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

Offside front door handle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 101,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front door handle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,041 miles

Corrosion to Offside inner and outer sill at rear

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,286 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,841 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

CF53 UVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is CF53 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 UVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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