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OV04XYC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration OV04XYC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,773 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,246 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside body sill has slight damage
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre inner distorted
- Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre inner distorted
- Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,724 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack slight play
- centre exhaust bracket broke but still secure
- cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease
- both front tyres deteriorated and splitting
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust bracket broke but still secure
- cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease
- both front tyres deteriorated and splitting
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front steering rack slight play
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,920 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear springs corroded on bottom
- both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower centre power steering pipe wet
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower centre power steering pipe wet
- cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease
- both rear springs corroded on bottom
- both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,291 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
- Nearside crack in windscreen
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- slight leak on steering rack & slight play on o/s
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight leak on steering rack & slight play on o/s
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside crack in windscreen
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,982 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Smaller wiper blade fitted
- Some brake pipes greased
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Crack on windscreen outside off swept area
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Smaller wiper blade fitted
- Some brake pipes greased
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Crack on windscreen outside off swept area
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,507 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all brakepipes covered in grease
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,784 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 5 Jul 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,391 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 5 Jul 202617 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,604 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 5 Jul 202630 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,401 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 5 Jul 202629 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,347 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,344 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,190 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,437 MI
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OV04XYC was registered on 2004-04-30
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