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AY54 XVX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,089 mi
Last recorded95,089 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,089 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,971 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear copper greased in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder, and primary groove worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear corroding in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter pin holed.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box metal support bracket braking, can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

bothside front wishbone rear bush lightly cracking.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears and front to rear has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,619 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inside edge badly too (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inside edge badly too (4.1.E.1)

emissions light on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner treads x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner treads x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,161 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all four tyres showing sign's of side wall deterioration

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,161 miles

all four tyres showing sign's of side wall deterioration

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,677 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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AY54 XVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY54 XVX, 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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AY54 XVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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