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CK54 GNX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 GNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,766 miles

Front brake pads are the wrong ones for the vehicle to wide for the width of the disc alto working at some point the brakes will not work as intended requires replacement for correct ones as soon as possible

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,935 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 48,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Lower end of spring not located correctly. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 46,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,231 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 42,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 37,724 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 37,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 30,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car suspension has been lowered

engine oil on minimum

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 23,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 16,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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CK54 GNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CK54 GNX, 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 CK54 GNX registered?

CK54 GNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is CK54 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 GNX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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