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SF04HOC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SF04HOC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 10 Jan 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,555 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,575 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,432 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Road wheel fixing missing 1 from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,207 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 14 Jun 202624 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,695 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 14 Jun 202624 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine appears to be missfiring
- Centre exhaust mount has parted from the exhaust but the exhaust is still secure
- Engine management lamp is illuminated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint appears to be loose but not leaking badly (7.1.2)
5 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perrished
- Front 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)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,052 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/40/18
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 14 Jun 202615 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,775 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,972 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,596 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
16 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,533 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 14 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,865 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 14 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 14 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,132 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,808 MI
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SF04HOC was registered on 2004-08-12
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