MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
power steering rack has slight seepage
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
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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)
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
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
Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded
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)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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