# CU04UFC — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT History & Vehicle Check

CU04UFC is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2004-07-22. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for CU04UFC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | CU04UFC |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2004-07-22 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-01-20 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 60.87%
- Total defects recorded: 43

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 16:22:01 | PASSED | 86,560 MI | 2027-01-20 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-09 12:18:48 | FAILED | 86,554 MI | — |
| 2021-06-17 13:46:01 | PASSED | 86,524 MI | 2022-06-16 00:00:00 |
| 2021-06-14 10:11:18 | FAILED | 86,519 MI | — |
| 2018-06-23 15:03:59 | PASSED | 85,014 MI | 2019-06-22 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-21 10:20:54 | PASSED | 84,332 MI | 2018-07-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-20 14:12:59 | PASSED | 83,036 MI | 2017-07-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-20 10:59:11 | FAILED | 83,034 MI | — |
| 2015-07-24 12:20:59 | PASSED | 80,350 MI | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-24 11:19:20 | FAILED | 80,350 MI | — |
| 2014-06-17 13:25:52 | PASSED | 72,736 MI | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-16 12:25:36 | FAILED | 72,734 MI | — |
| 2013-07-23 09:53:57 | PASSED | 63,114 MI | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-22 14:15:46 | FAILED | 63,108 MI | — |
| 2012-06-30 10:48:10 | PASSED | 49,234 MI | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-04 09:48:32 | FAILED | 42,713 MI | — |
| 2011-07-04 09:48:32 | PASSED | 42,713 MI | 2012-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-02 17:05:33 | PASSED | 36,551 MI | 2011-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-07-16 10:24:00 | PASSED | 30,743 MI | 2010-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-16 09:37:32 | PASSED | 22,707 MI | 2009-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-15 13:47:34 | FAILED | 22,658 MI | — |
| 2007-07-16 10:24:01 | PASSED | 16,177 MI | 2008-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2007-07-16 10:24:01 | FAILED | 16,177 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-01-21 16:22:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: underside undersealed
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

**2023-10-09 12:18:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

**2021-06-14 10:11:18 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

**2018-06-23 15:03:59 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2016-07-20 14:12:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak sump plug ()

**2016-07-20 10:59:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak sump plug ()
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

**2015-07-24 11:19:20 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

**2014-06-17 13:25:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

**2014-06-16 12:25:36 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FAIL: Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2013-07-23 09:53:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-07-22 14:15:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

**2012-06-30 10:48:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-07-04 09:48:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front track rod end boot split
- USER ENTERED: Cut in nearside rear tyre but not down to cords
- USER ENTERED: Airbag warning light on

**2011-07-04 09:48:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front track rod end boot split
- USER ENTERED: Cut in nearside rear tyre but not down to cords
- USER ENTERED: Airbag warning light on

**2009-07-16 10:24:00 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
- USER ENTERED: rear tyres stepped on inner edges

**2008-07-15 13:47:34 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FAIL: Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

**2007-07-16 10:24:01 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for CU04UFC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/CU04UFC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
