MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag light illuminated - set in "off" position
nsr brake sticky
rear exhaust weak
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag light illuminated - set in "off" position
nsr brake sticky
rear exhaust weak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front top shock mounts slighty worn.
exhaust back box corroded.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leaks
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leaks
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
slight corrosion both front brake discs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
slight corrosion both front brake discs
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SRS Warning light on
Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SRS Warning light on
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING INNER EDGE , AT LIMIT
engine cover / under guards fitted , restricted views
front subframe damaged at suspenion arm mount area
headlamp eye lids fitted
noise offside front wheel , suspect stone in brakes ?
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING INNER EDGE , AT LIMIT
engine cover / under guards fitted , restricted views
front subframe damaged at suspenion arm mount area
headlamp eye lids fitted
noise offside front wheel , suspect stone in brakes ?
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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CF53 VUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?
CF53 VUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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