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FD04HZV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration FD04HZV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,745 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,670 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,577 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,609 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside headlamp slightly loose but not insecure
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside headlamp slightly loose but not insecure
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,054 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust middle mounting deteriorated
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 nm (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust middle mounting deteriorated
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,997 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,998 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front number plate damaged
- Offside sill damaged
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,992 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
8 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,338 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 4 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,493 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 4 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,883 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,145 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 4 Jun 20261 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,414 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 4 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,092 MI
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FD04HZV was registered on 2004-05-05
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