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CK04 YTM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 YTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 131,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear h/brake lever on calliper sticking slightly

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,247 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 125,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,717 miles

Front both sides strut top mounts

Nearside 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 both sides strut top mounts

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal travel

exhaust corroded and bracket lose

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,286 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 7mm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 7mm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 96,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 7mm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm loose (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 7mm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,176 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,176 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,383 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn

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

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 YTM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CK04 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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