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AX54 BLN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 100,283 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 100,282 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,170 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,926 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,926 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,952 miles

e/m/light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,878 miles

Engine MIL on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,318 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,455 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,913 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,124 miles

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

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 BLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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