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AD04 SYF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,723 miles

FRONT INDICATORS FADED

Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,641 miles

O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT - INNER GAITOR HAS A PIN HOLE.

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN AND TYRE PERISHED

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,781 miles

Near side front seat back does not lower.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 107,766 miles

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

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

Near side front seat back does not lower.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,726 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,506 miles

CAT HEAT SHIELD MISSING

N/S HEADLAMP ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,541 miles

Both rear tyres perished, advise replacement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 22,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,808 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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AD04 SYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AD04 SYF, 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 AD04 SYF registered?

AD04 SYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 SYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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