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AV54 WCU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,194 mi
Last recorded63,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 WCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,223 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake down on effort and caliper handbrake mechanism not returning fully

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,096 miles

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism not returning fully at o/s/r caliper

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking between tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL was illuminated at the start of the test but went out at the end of the test

rear rigid brake pipes expanding under outer protective coating

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to rewind

Offside Rear caliper parking brake lever not returning fully

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,664 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,890 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

drivers seat tip handle broken/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

drivers seat tip handle broken/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f disc rusty

o/s/r caliper handbrake not returning fully

Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres getting perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,642 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,507 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,061 miles

front pads are 85% worn and discs are badly lipped

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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AV54 WCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV54 WCU, 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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AV54 WCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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