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AA04 ANJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 ANJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 83,974 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,186 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 80,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 72,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2017 72,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 69,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 42,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall and shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall and shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,973 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 34,352 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 32,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,240 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 26 Apr 2007 21,442 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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AA04 ANJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AA04 ANJ, 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 AA04 ANJ registered?

AA04 ANJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AA04 ANJ safe to buy?

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