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AK54 FSA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 62,190 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,830 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,458 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,358 miles

Cracking to tread on n/s front tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,358 miles

Cracking to tread on n/s front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed item (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s in very poor condition (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,299 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 38,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item in n/s screen (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,798 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2013 34,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,746 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WELL BELOW MINIMUM. Had to top up before test

engine oil leak - from filter?

some damage & deterioration to n/s & o/s front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,564 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,831 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 FSA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FSA, 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 AK54 FSA registered?

AK54 FSA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AK54 FSA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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