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AD04 UHT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,562 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

steering noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,774 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2020 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 98,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,000 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,000 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,543 miles

Front exaust clamp

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,213 miles

Offside Front seat adjuster broken but seat adjustment meets mot requirements

exhaust clamps on centre section corroded and broken but meets mot requirements

nsf/osf tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,212 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

exhaust clamps on centre section corroded and broken but meets mot requirements

nsf/osf tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,175 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 67,613 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 38,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,796 miles

offside repeater glass missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,310 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,310 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 UHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD04 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

AD04 UHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2004.

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