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SF04BSR
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SF04BSR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,659 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inside and cracked inbetween treads (4.1.E.1)
- back box heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the inside and craked inbetween treads (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- back box heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the inside and craked inbetween treads (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inside and cracked inbetween treads (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,877 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,884 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,081 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,781 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,781 MI
11 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,679 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,069 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,995 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,432 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,689 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202622 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,504 MI
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SF04BSR was registered on 2004-07-29
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