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CK54 UEL

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,050 mi
Last recorded110,050 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 110,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust support bracket broken

engine emits blue smoke intermittantly

oil leak

slight buckle in osr alloy inner bead

Fail 4 Apr 2015 91,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 4 Apr 2015 91,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls advise replace

offside front tyre cracked on sidewallsadvise replace

Pass 2 May 2013 64,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,687 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,928 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre is worn very close to the required minimum (worn on both inner and outer edges

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,991 miles

nearside front tyre is worn very close to the required minimum (worn on both inner and outer edges

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,960 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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CK54 UEL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CK54 UEL, 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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CK54 UEL is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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