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A10 ESN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,496 mi
Last recorded58,496 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ESN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,322 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 9 Jun 2017 49,599 miles

Central exhaust mount defective

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,292 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 43,652 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front wheel arch splash guard damaged and insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,652 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front wheel arch splash guard damaged and insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,679 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,679 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket insecure

front number plate cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n,s,r tyre has a nail close to te sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,198 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 14,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A10 ESN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 A10 ESN, 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 A10 ESN registered?

A10 ESN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is A10 ESN safe to buy?

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