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AX54 EVL

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,944 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on brake discs n/s & o/s/f & n/s/r.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,233 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Home made lower radiator support/frame fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing, still working correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlight unit security requires attention soon

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside rear light unit security may require attention soon

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light lens damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4. Wheel trims require adjustment (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 99,524 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated and not allowing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Home made lower radiator support/frame fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing, still working correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlight unit security requires attention soon

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear light unit security may require attention soon

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light lens damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4. Wheel trims require adjustment (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,082 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,450 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1a)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front end body repairs carried out

reverse light lense broken

Fail 25 May 2016 88,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

reverse light lense broken

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,427 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 34,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 EVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVL, 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 AX54 EVL registered?

AX54 EVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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