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AU54 MBF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,123 miles

Boot don't open

Centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Drivers seat doesn't fold forwards

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top shock mount bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front Top shock mount slightly worn

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 71,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front headlights fading

both front tyres low legal at test

centre exhaust section corroding

metal pipe on power steering corroding

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,652 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 54,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 54,626 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,894 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 53,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,212 miles

offside rear tyre sidwall cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,212 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes not tested due too broken front coil spring on offside

offside rear tyre sidwall cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 35,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,529 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 29,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disces inner face corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,389 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,389 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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AU54 MBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU54 MBF, 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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AU54 MBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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