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AK54 OZF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,503 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,503 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 130,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions outside in (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated the outer boot has a split ,not letting in any dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated the inner boot has a split not letting in any dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,184 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, plastic coated. Signs of corrosion and salt build up beneath coating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some lift in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, plastic coated. Signs of corrosion and salt build up beneath coating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some lift in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,670 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 102,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall and worn on edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread distorted (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in tyre and part deflated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,521 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

e m light stays on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

e m light stays on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,495 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,768 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The exhaust system is rusty

The front number plate is damaged.

Wipers.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

The front number plate is cracked.

The rear tyres are cracking on the tread.

Wipers.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,728 miles

The front number plate is cracked.

The rear tyres are cracking on the tread.

Wipers.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,791 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 OZF 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 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZF, 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 OZF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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