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SF04ATS
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SF04ATS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,594 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,381 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,723 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi at axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement doughnut bush (2.4.G.2)
- covers restricting view
- 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)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement doughnut bush (2.4.G.2)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement doughnut bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi at axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- covers restricting view
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,686 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- covers restricting view
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,123 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,497 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 14 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
26 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,019 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,563 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 14 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,099 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,099 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
19 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,249 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,211 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,211 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
7 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,856 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009 14 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,602 MI
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SF04ATS was registered on 2004-07-24
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