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CE54 CYZ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 CYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,303 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,229 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,181 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,181 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,252 miles

bonnet cable braken

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,910 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,374 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,826 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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CE54 CYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE54 CYZ, 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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What year was CE54 CYZ registered?

CE54 CYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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