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463 UXF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,754 mi
Last recorded13,754 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration463 UXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 13,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,850 miles

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

both running boards insecure

corrosion to front under panel not in a perscibed area

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

repairs to both floor pans

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 25 May 2012 6,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 18 May 2012 6,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 4,350 miles

floor,etc corroded and repaired

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 1,848 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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463 UXF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 463 UXF, 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 463 UXF registered?

463 UXF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is 463 UXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 463 UXF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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