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6280 MP

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,815 mi
Last recorded22,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6280 MP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 22,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 22,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 22,337 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 22,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 22,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 21,661 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 21,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 21,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,106 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres perished

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 16 May 2017 19,532 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 19,304 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 15,909 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 15,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,765 miles

wiper blades noisey

Pass 5 May 2010 11,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2008
Pass 22 May 2007 5,482 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 5,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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6280 MP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 6280 MP, 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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6280 MP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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