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FD04HZU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FD04HZU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,136 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,686 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,503 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,868 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- stone chip in sceen
- handbrake efficiency only just met
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- stone chip in sceen
- handbrake efficiency only just met
- TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 5 Jun 202615 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,143 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 5 Jun 202630 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,563 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,665 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,665 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,007 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2012 5 Jun 202614 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,041 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,788 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,412 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009 5 Jun 202623 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,412 MI
5 Jun 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,840 MI
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FD04HZU was registered on 2004-05-05
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