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AK54 HWW

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,681 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery weak

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,186 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,064 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,481 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 HWW is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

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

Is AK54 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 HWW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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