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CLH 99Y

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLH 99Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 63,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 63,806 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) end of steering rack ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,695 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH MARGINAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play END OF STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH MARGINAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,342 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,633 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 46,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 41,059 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,059 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,284 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,846 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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CLH 99Y is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CLH 99Y, 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 CLH 99Y registered?

CLH 99Y is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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