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643 UXA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,842 mi
Last recorded35,842 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration643 UXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 34,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2008 31,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,819 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 29,989 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,989 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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643 UXA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 643 UXA, 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 643 UXA registered?

643 UXA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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