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AD04 XPY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,410 mi
Last recorded110,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,173 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,163 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,239 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,087 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,267 miles

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

both front tyres and wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,325 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 XPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

AD04 XPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is AD04 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 XPY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD04 XPY have outstanding finance?

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