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AD04 ZSF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

259,892 mi
Last recorded259,892 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 259,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 252,438 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 252,108 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 243,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 234,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 234,660 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 227,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 220,080 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 207,045 miles

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

slight brake judder front

Fail 5 Jun 2014 207,045 miles

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

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

slight brake judder front

Fail 12 Jun 2013 191,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rattle from gear box or clutch

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2013 191,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rattle from gear box or clutch

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2012 170,071 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 156,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 156,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 142,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 125,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 125,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 100,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,953 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,953 miles

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

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

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 ZSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

AD04 ZSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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