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AC04 BUG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,641 mi
Last recorded146,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 146,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines centre to rear sections corroded/ swollen beneath paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also centre mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower control arm rubber bush de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in OSR sill inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines centre to rear sections corroded/ swollen beneath paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also centre mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 138,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,266 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,999 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

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 25 Sep 2021 126,460 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 118,838 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake slight imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 118,838 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake slight imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 111,031 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and front to rears under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 23 May 2018 111,031 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and front to rears under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 23 May 2017 103,756 miles

Front tyres slight wearing inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both and front to rears under paint (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 92,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 92,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 53,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,995 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,012 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and perished 205/55/16

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,400 miles

Air-bag light on

Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,400 miles

Air-bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,955 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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AC04 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AC04 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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AC04 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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