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AK54 HWP

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,813 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,813 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled up washer bottle. (8.2.3)

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 26 Oct 2016 81,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,796 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 60,817 miles

front inner brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,031 miles

engine check light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,031 miles

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

engine check light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,890 miles

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

Possible tracking mis-alignment due to tyres badly worn tread

Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,890 miles

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

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

Possible tracking mis-alignment due to tyres badly worn tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,804 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HWP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

AK54 HWP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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