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AK54 FTA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,807 mi
Last recorded103,807 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,604 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp beams have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lamp lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine excessive oil leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering fluid leak front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack boot outer clips insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,565 miles

power steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

power steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 8 Sep 2020 96,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides headlamps, aim no movement when cycled (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced murky (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced murky (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid, leaking from union on rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bracket come away from exhaust, system still adequately supported

parking brake efficiency just passed at 18%

slight blow on exhaust at flex

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,788 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bracket come away from exhaust, system still adequately supported

parking brake efficiency just passed at 18%

slight blow on exhaust at flex

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,757 miles

Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2015 74,757 miles

Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,771 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,661 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 2 Sep 2013 52,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,027 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)

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,745 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 FTA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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