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AJ54 YGM

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 118,506 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front under tray damaged & loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlight pattern slightly poor

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 109,594 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front under tray damaged & loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlight pattern slightly poor

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,618 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,281 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,934 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/f inner tie end

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,952 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,351 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

n/s/f tyre has ware on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 64,137 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 64,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,040 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,404 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,915 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 24,273 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 YGM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGM, 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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AJ54 YGM is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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