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CA54 OYE

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 134,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

catalytic converter rattling

reverse lamps not working

Fail 9 Aug 2019 134,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light is on. (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All sections behind catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses clouded over. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear light is on.

Catalyst is rattling inside.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear brake caliper is not going fully off.

N/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

O/s handbrake effort is not as good as n/s.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the edges.

Orange oil light is on.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,236 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 127,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,175 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,553 miles

o/s wiper not very good

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear discs coroded

o/s wiper not very good

o/s/r outer brake pad low

o/s/r wheel grabin

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,957 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 83,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,653 miles

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

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

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

slight handbrake travel

spare tyre tread low approx 2.5mm

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,610 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

slight handbrake travel

spare tyre tread low approx 2.5mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,487 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 OYE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA54 OYE, 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 OYE is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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