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CMZ 4669

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,088 mi
Last recorded110,088 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 4669
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,088 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 110,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 99,581 miles

Emissions not tested misfire smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,334 miles

EPC light on

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EPC light on

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

central exhaust bracket broken/exhaust secure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,309 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

epc light on

Fail 9 Sep 2019 86,431 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EPC malfunction warning light on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust box hanger bracket broken away

o/s/f door check strap broken

rear exhaust box hanger bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,759 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,663 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on the outer walls

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres slight cracking on the outer walls

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 62,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 62,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,184 miles

offside front caliper slide caps missing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,705 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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CMZ 4669 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CMZ 4669, 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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CMZ 4669 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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