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AP54 KVY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,624 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 114,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,746 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 111,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,043 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,523 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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AP54 KVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP54 KVY, 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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AP54 KVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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