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AX54 LFF

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside also punchered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,414 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,414 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,029 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Nov 2022 61,029 miles

Front Registration plate insecure surround and plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens incomplete ,advise attention

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

brake pedal feels spongey

headlights hazed advise a polish

Fail 31 Aug 2022 60,932 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

brake pedal feels spongey

headlights hazed advise a polish

Pass 21 Aug 2021 56,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS+NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,059 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rusted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 51,059 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rusted

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,174 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,989 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 40,792 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,462 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,681 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 LFF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

AX54 LFF is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is AX54 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 LFF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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