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AO54 VNU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,056 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 125,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2018 124,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E M L on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear inner pads appear to be wearing unevenly

light perishing on front brake hoses

rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,527 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 112,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,156 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,605 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,484 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2007 35,484 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

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 VNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO54 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

AO54 VNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AO54 VNU safe to buy?

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