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CK04 GUH

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,747 mi
Last recorded102,747 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 GUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,747 miles

Boot struts faulty

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside + offside front flexi brake pipes deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever stiff

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,747 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside + offside (4.1.4 (a))

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

Boot struts faulty

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside + offside front flexi brake pipes deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever stiff

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,121 miles

Both head lights deteriorated

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lights deteriorated

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,822 miles

Binding offside rear wheel

Both head lights deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper arm linkage damaged

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

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

Reversing light not working

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Binding offside rear wheel

Both head lights deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper arm linkage damaged

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

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

Reversing light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside + offside head light intensity reduced

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Reversing light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside + offside head light intensity reduced

Nearside + offside wiper arm linkage WORN

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Reversing light not working

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 2 May 2018 79,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear road wheel has a slight brake bind.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear has slight bind on brake

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,029 miles

check engine light on

m/s/f tyre worn on edges///

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

check engine light on

m/s/f tyre worn on edges///

Pass 1 May 2015 65,146 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,146 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,610 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

n/side rear tyre perishing (splitting)

o/side door mirror caseing split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

n/side rear tyre perishing (splitting)

o/side door mirror caseing split

Pass 2 May 2012 53,288 miles

air bag warning light on

welding on centre exhaust bracket has come away but not effecting support of system

Fail 27 Apr 2012 53,264 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag warning light on

welding on centre exhaust bracket has come away but not effecting support of system

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,977 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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CK04 GUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CK04 GUH, 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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CK04 GUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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