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CN04 FTF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,203 mi
Last recorded121,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 FTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,203 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,482 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,484 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,571 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 89,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,267 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 4 Feb 2012 80,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,648 miles

FRONT BRAKES 15% IMBALANCED

UNEVEN WEAR FRONT TYRES

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,648 miles

FRONT BRAKES 15% IMBALANCED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNEVEN WEAR FRONT TYRES

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,425 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges, on 2mm.

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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CN04 FTF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN04 FTF, 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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CN04 FTF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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