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AJ54 YGL

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,913 mi
Last recorded84,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,913 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 84,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,449 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

nsf top mounting worn

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,690 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 34,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,258 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,969 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,190 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
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AJ54 YGL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YGL, 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.

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What year was AJ54 YGL registered?

AJ54 YGL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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