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AU54 RPZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,780 mi
Last recorded171,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 171,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 166,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 160,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 155,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken and top cap missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking seized (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 149,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 141,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter / inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2017 135,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter / inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,988 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front backing plate corroded

rear back exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 129,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front o/s backing plate corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 129,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front o/s backing plate corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,793 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,987 miles

both rear tyres are wairing unevanly

center exhaust mont brockon

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RPZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU54 RPZ, 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 RPZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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