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AU54 UUL

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,411 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 133,411 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 133,382 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 133,362 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,183 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 131,183 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,730 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 123,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,143 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 111,143 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,645 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,319 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,319 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,778 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,324 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 56,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,268 miles

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)

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 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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