MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive readings (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front outer sill corroded,not within 30 cm of prescribed area
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill, not holed (2.4.A.3)
exhaust center mounts deterioated but supporting system
rear tyres have slight cracking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front outer sill corroded,not within 30 cm of prescribed area
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both gaiters twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill, not holed (2.4.A.3)
exhaust center mounts deterioated but supporting system
rear tyres have slight cracking
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge.
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake disc inner face heavily corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AU54 UUL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 UUL, 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 UUL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2004.
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