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AX54 BHF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,469 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 85,469 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 85,445 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,811 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,811 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Both rear outer sills corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 58,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,276 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,241 miles

centre exhaust mout detatched from exhaust but still supporting component

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,048 miles

both rear tyres perished inside tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,565 miles

n/s/f wiper blades starting to split slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,074 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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AX54 BHF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX54 BHF, 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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AX54 BHF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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