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AK54 VTE

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 77,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,005 miles

Front Front both front shock covers split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

under body is corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 66,044 miles

Front both front shock covers split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body is corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 66,044 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush has delaminated and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock covers split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body is corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 60,488 miles

Front both front shock covers split

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 60,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shock covers split

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 54,210 miles

Front both front shock covers split

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 May 2022 54,210 miles

Front both front shock covers split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working 382 fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2021 50,837 miles

Front shock shrouds starting to deteriorate

edges of brake discs starting to corrode

rear of sills corroding

Pass 4 May 2020 48,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 46,493 miles

Front both front shock shrouds deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake fulcrum not fully returning

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both body sills have surface rust front and rear

Pass 25 May 2018 43,944 miles

exhaust middle mount clamp rattles but does not effect support of exhaust system.

nsf inner face of road wheel damaged.

Pass 30 May 2017 41,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,112 miles

Centre exhaust hanger welds broken but still in place advise centre exhaust section replaced.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 40,112 miles

Centre exhaust hanger welds broken but still in place advise centre exhaust section replaced.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,025 miles

all four tyres are cracked on sidewall.

off side rear tyre valve has been rubbing against wheel trim and has small cut in it.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,689 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,480 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 VTE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTE, 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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What year was AK54 VTE registered?

AK54 VTE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is AK54 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 VTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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