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AO54 LYP

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,183 mi
Last recorded101,183 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,183 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 100,963 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,680 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,784 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,836 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,779 miles

bot front tyres have side wall damage

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,859 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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AO54 LYP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO54 LYP, 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 AO54 LYP registered?

AO54 LYP is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is AO54 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 LYP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO54 LYP have outstanding finance?

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