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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration DP54BUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 15 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 52,003 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026 20 Jun 202614 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,097 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025 20 Jun 20267 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,649 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,447 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear lamp slight damage
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,804 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear lamp slight damage and loose
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,633 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 20 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 38,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,737 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 20 Jun 20263 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,216 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R tyre perishing
- Drivers seat forward release handle missing still operational
- front number plate deteriorating
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,727 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,352 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine CO emissions at idle is near to, but not exceeding, top tolerance.
- o/s seat back release handle missing but seat secure in upright position
- n/s/r tyre perished
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,096 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 20 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,634 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014 20 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,634 MI
20 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,937 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,697 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 20 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,030 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,287 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,716 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 20 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 5,945 MI
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DP54BUG was registered on 2004-10-26
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