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DF54CXB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration DF54CXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,819 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,234 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,552 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,552 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,502 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,324 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front top mount has play
- Nearside Front top mount has play
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,474 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,830 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,493 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017 26 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,438 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 26 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,873 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015 26 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,564 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 26 Jun 202613 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,893 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2013 26 Jun 202615 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,110 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2012 26 Jun 202630 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,264 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 26 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,425 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 26 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,399 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF54CXB was registered on 2004-12-23
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