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CK54 YXC

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 sets (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to majority of underside of vehicle and surrounding components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine man light on dash

Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine man light on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

engine undertray insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slight corrosion and centre exhaust mounting slightly insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,762 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

engine undertray insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slight corrosion and centre exhaust mounting slightly insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting / rear box outer skin corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2014 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting / rear box outer skin corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,102 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,447 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,109 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 YXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXC, 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 CK54 YXC registered?

CK54 YXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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