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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration FP04MYD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,557 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to failure (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,545 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,830 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- vehicle structure corroded/front tyres worn on edges
- Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)
26 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)
- vehicle structure corroded/front tyres worn on edges
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,294 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front tyres wearing on edges
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,962 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,452 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,640 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,640 MI
5 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,663 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,522 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2014 5 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,972 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 5 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,727 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012 5 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,297 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,076 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,079 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,561 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 5 Jun 202622 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,477 MI
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FP04MYD was registered on 2004-03-31
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