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AV54 XCA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,298 mi
Last recorded94,298 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,298 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 94,298 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 86,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,435 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,698 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,494 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,821 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,066 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 XCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XCA, 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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What year was AV54 XCA registered?

AV54 XCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is AV54 XCA safe to buy?

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