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MF04PLU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration MF04PLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,165 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020 20 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to crumble (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on both sides of the hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,508 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted but still fastens securely
- Centre exhaust bracket broken
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake discs corroded
- Temporary fuel cap fitted but still fastens securely
- Centre exhaust bracket broken
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,002 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017 20 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,837 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 20 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,184 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,917 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,917 MI
20 Jun 202624 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,966 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,150 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012 20 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,178 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011 20 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,574 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 20 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,820 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 20 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
30 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,801 MI
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MF04PLU was registered on 2004-03-01
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