MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
chips in screen
front brake pads getting low
front no plate cracked
offside front cv boot pin holed
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))
exhaust system corroded
front discs corroded
front no plate cracked
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
front no plate cracked
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front no plate cracked
front no plate cracked
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
stone chips in screen
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
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE
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
both rear tyres on 2mm + perrished
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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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