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CA54 OXJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,791 mi
Last recorded209,791 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 209,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 209,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 209,057 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached only held on with 2 bolts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 202,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 197,882 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 197,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 194,547 miles

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

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

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 11 Jan 2016 185,470 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,189 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,183 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes corroded.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,068 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine warning light and air bag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,691 miles

Both hand brake cables outer cover split

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r hand brake not fully returned to it stop

Fail 10 Jan 2013 135,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both hand brake cables outer cover split

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r hand brake not fully returned to it stop

Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air big light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,132 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

strong advise heavy wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre,nail in tread + on limit.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,839 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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CA54 OXJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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