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AV54 YLU

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,772 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 120,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,785 miles

centre exhaust clamp and mount corroded away

poor beam image to the offside headlamp aim

Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2022 108,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,236 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 104,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,653 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,730 miles

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,730 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,177 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,000 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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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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