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AK54 KHZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2020 113,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,324 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,042 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,057 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED/PERISHED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades splitting ,nearside moreso

water ingress in offside front indicator lamp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,444 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 KHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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