CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ54 YGK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,590 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 77,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 73,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,915 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 68,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,952 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,653 miles

knock from front

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,962 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,254 miles

Exhaust central mounting broken/ corroded.

Front tyres on approx 2mm.

Rear tyres cracking on tyre wall /poor condition.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,501 miles

tyre wear inner edges o/s/f n/s/f

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,320 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ54 YGK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 YGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ54 YGK?

You can check the full history of AJ54 YGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ54 YGK registered?

AJ54 YGK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is AJ54 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 YGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ54 YGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ54 YGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.