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CE54 SVJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 SVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,486 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 70,485 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,229 miles

center exhaust bracket slightly corroded/split

nearside + offside front wishbones rear most bushes slight movement + slightly split/perished

slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm/rack

small chip in front screen

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center exhaust bracket slightly corroded/split

nearside + offside front wishbones rear most bushes slight movement + slightly split/perished

slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm/rack

small chip in front screen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,657 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)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,038 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,730 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)

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 SVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE54 SVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE54 SVJ registered?

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

Is CE54 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 SVJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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