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AD04 UHY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,600 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 126,534 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,809 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on the inner edge, Possible wheel alignment issue

Engine warning light on ,indicating there is a fault

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2013 109,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,550 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,528 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,563 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 UHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

AD04 UHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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