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CA54 AWO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,077 mi
Last recorded175,077 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 AWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 175,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 170,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,348 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 165,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 155,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front slight play found in tie rod

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 151,760 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,398 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 131,430 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 129,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 116,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,593 miles

n/s wiper arm req. adjusting (hitting bottom of screen)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper arm req. adjusting (hitting bottom of screen)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,586 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,421 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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CA54 AWO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA54 AWO, 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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CA54 AWO is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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