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AP53 KSK

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 74,354 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,156 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated when brake pedal depressed (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,670 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,409 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,949 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,573 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,929 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,597 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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AP53 KSK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 KSK, 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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AP53 KSK is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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