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AK54 NWH

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 NWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 83,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,563 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,323 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,226 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 NWH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

AK54 NWH is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AK54 NWH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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