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AU54 XCY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,598 miles

CO emission is high ..

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front discs pitted on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,927 miles

advise on n/s/r tyre staring to perish but not split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,987 miles

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 XCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 XCY registered?

AU54 XCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is AU54 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 XCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU54 XCY have outstanding finance?

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