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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GD04CJJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expires 12 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,805 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,731 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,333 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023 24 Jun 202631 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,945 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 24 Jun 20261 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (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))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,886 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,842 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2020 24 Jun 202630 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in nearside front top shock mount
- both headlamps output slightly reduced
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,931 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,346 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- handle for drivers seat tilt forward broken
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,346 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- handle for drivers seat tilt forward broken
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,060 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,608 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,133 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 24 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,593 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,838 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011 24 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,155 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,394 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
8 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,108 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 24 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!
GD04CJJ was registered on 2004-05-28
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