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AK54 FVN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 FVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,861 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,916 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 90,916 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,027 miles

Both front brake hoses perished/cracked

Front pads and discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2018 85,027 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached Inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perished/cracked

Front pads and discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated likely due to dented rim (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,871 miles

Both front brake flexis deterioarated

Front pads/discs worn

NSR brake pipe corroded/swollen

OSF track rod end has slight play

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,568 miles

Both front flexi hoses corroded on ferrol area

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Offside Front Indicator showing some white light

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,568 miles

Both front flexi hoses corroded on ferrol area

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Offside Front Indicator showing some white light

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,729 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,009 miles

osf lower arm bush starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,477 miles

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

front & rear brakes tight

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,982 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 FVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

AK54 FVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is AK54 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 FVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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