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AU54 XDT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,645 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 60,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 58,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,547 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,703 miles

Road springs corroded

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint found during lock to lock check

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road springs corroded

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint found during lock to lock check

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,569 miles

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Road springs corroded

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Road springs corroded

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,140 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,782 miles

Offside front brake starting to bind

Rear exhaust rusty

Front brake discs corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,521 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust secure

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,246 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

engine management light on

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,174 miles

centre exhaust mount broken ,exhaust secure

front discs corroded

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,405 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,378 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,313 miles

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,991 miles

advise rear brake check

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,667 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 XDT is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

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

Is AU54 XDT safe to buy?

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