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AD04 UJA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,812 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,118 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,175 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,994 miles

centre brake light n/w.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,454 miles

Corrosion on offside front suspension coil spring

Slight corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,674 miles

Exhaust rear silencer fairly corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on offside front suspension coil spring

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,878 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,579 miles

both rear tyres small flat spots on tread pattern

large scratch in screen (not obstructing drivers view)

o/s/r tyre punctured(screw near shoulder)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking check due to condition of front tyres

both rear tyres small flat spots on tread pattern

large scratch in screen (not obstructing drivers view)

o/s/r tyre punctured(screw near shoulder)

Pass 21 May 2009 58,402 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,202 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 UJA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

AD04 UJA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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