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AK54 FSX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,275 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 117,758 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 109,462 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2021 109,422 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2020 102,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 102,435 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,488 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,944 miles

Exhaust Flexi

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake backing plates are deteriorated

brake pipes are coated with underseal

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,799 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes are coated woth underseal

centre exhaust mount is broken

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes are coated woth underseal

centre exhaust mount is broken

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,706 miles

All Brake pipes are coated with under seal

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Heatshield is insecure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,959 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,942 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FSX 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 60.9%.

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 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 AK54 FSX, 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 FSX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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