MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear tyre fitted wrong way
centre exhaust clamp and mount corroded away
poor beam image to the offside headlamp aim
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
centre exhaust clamp and mount corroded away
poor beam image to the offside headlamp aim
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Upper Gearbox mounting defective upper gearbox mount have exssive movment
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Upper Gearbox mounting defective upper gearbox mount have exssive movment
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower ball joint boots deteriorated, Nearside & Offside
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower ball joint boots deteriorated, Nearside & Offside
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seal corroded but not excessive
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Minor deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seal corroded but not excessive
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Minor deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre exhaust mount broken but still adequately supporting the exhaust system
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres getting low on tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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AV54 YLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2004.
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