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AU54 RVO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear - heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

both rear arch liners missing

osf seat - reclining seat handle broken

Pass 10 Nov 2017 109,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,417 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,274 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 73,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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)

Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,988 miles

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

Nearside rear Tyre punctured , loosing pressure

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,934 miles

Center exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Slight play in front suspension top assembly mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,439 miles

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

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 RVO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RVO, 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 AU54 RVO registered?

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

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