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AK54 KYF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,743 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is stepped heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside steering arm has slight movement in inner joint

Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside steering arm has slight movement in inner joint

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2009 40,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,622 miles

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

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

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 KYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 KYF registered?

AK54 KYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is AK54 KYF safe to buy?

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