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EG53 JCJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 JCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 91,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear advise number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,994 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,924 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly damaged and deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracked

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,852 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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EG53 JCJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG53 JCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 JCJ registered?

EG53 JCJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is EG53 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 JCJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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