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AL54 BUG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 121,707 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 121,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 118,074 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 114,436 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear inner + outer sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 113,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 113,786 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 111,054 miles

EML on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 103,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,347 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,281 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,281 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,442 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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AL54 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AL54 BUG, 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 AL54 BUG registered?

AL54 BUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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