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CB54 FUN

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB54 FUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both rears and left hand front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small hole in right hand front outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2024 150,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot sign of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both rear and left hand front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 150,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side outer boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot sign of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both rear and left hand front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed at front - outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on outer face and shows signs of having got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick, outers approx. 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are partially unbonded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2023 145,154 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed at front - outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on outer face and shows signs of having got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick, outers approx. 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are partially unbonded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 139,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split at small end

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both front coil springs

slight engine oil leak/leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split at small end

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both front coil springs

slight engine oil leak/leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,392 miles

BOTH front struts have play in the upper attachment

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind

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

underside muddy

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,567 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,764 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,409 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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,440 miles

Oil leak

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

offside driveshaft seal leaking from gear box end

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,562 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low,rear tyres wearing,oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,761 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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CB54 FUN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CB54 FUN, 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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CB54 FUN is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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