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AA52 BUG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 121,421 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,372 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,371 miles

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

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,659 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen less than 10mm diameter in zone A.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear slight bind offside rear brake.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,025 miles

Central Exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,723 miles

Front Slight coolant leak at engine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,247 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre has nail in it and on the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 73,247 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre has nail in it and on the legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,671 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,213 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 36,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,655 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 13,655 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal tread limit(worn on edges)

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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AA52 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA52 BUG, 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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AA52 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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