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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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- Registration GF54PFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 23 Jun 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 188,768 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp innop
27 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 188,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp innop
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 183,191 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp innop
- Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 183,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp innop
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,879 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,049 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023 25 Jun 202622 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,327 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022 25 Jun 20269 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,162 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,438 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking around tread
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking around tread
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,144 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,144 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,978 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Centre Exhaust bracket corroded through/broken
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,432 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016 25 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,566 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,882 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013 25 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,180 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2012 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,316 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,316 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,636 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010 25 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,875 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 25 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,777 MI
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GF54PFG was registered on 2004-11-20
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