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AD04 SYG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 137,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint sleeve corroded and leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Detached from centre pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section at very end corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot inner clip worn through boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section at very end corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track control arm corroded (inner arm).

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver inner door handle broken/missing.

Offside Front Inner Track control arm corroded (inner arm).

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill at rear wheel arch under cover, showing signs of corrosion however solid at this stage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill at rear wheel arch under cover, showing signs of corrosion however solid at this stage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 130,019 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill at rear wheel arch under cover, showing signs of corrosion however solid at this stage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill at rear wheel arch under cover, showing signs of corrosion however solid at this stage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,331 miles

chips in screen

front brake pads getting low

front no plate cracked

offside front cv boot pin holed

Fail 10 Nov 2020 113,331 miles

chips in screen

front brake pads getting low

front no plate cracked

offside front cv boot pin holed

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,497 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2019 105,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,933 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2018 96,933 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,189 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

stone chips in screen

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,999 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,999 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,427 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm + perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,268 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,496 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 SYG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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