MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill marked/damaged. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill marked/damaged. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general suspension corrosion
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general suspension corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface excessivly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring ring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface excessivly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring ring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades not correctly parking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Both front tyres getting close to wear markers
windscreen damaged
FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN
slight noise from n/s/r bearing
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AK54 JDO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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