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AK54 EKC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,967 mi
Last recorded157,967 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,967 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 157,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 146,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 138,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 127,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 118,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 109,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,156 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,510 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,892 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,309 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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AK54 EKC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK54 EKC, 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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AK54 EKC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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