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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LB04FCJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer sill is damaged
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,774 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- engine cover fitted. under tray fitted.
- both outer body sills damaged.
- Nearside wiper arm worn.
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,921 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 6 Jun 20263 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,921 MI
6 Jun 20264 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,394 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split right around (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- eml light on
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- wear sensor light on
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,528 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
2 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,320 MI
6 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,320 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,265 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,546 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 6 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,231 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,014 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,014 MI
6 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,217 MI
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LB04FCJ was registered on 2004-04-30
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