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DS53 OKZ

2004 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

4,741 mi
Last recorded4,741 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 4,741 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF/OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front drivers- seat belt clasp casing missing

Offside Front Lower side light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - also badly split inner edge- (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 4,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 4,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 4,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 597 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside front position lamp damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 38,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,842 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,842 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 38,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 38,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

Fail 19 May 2017 38,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,553 miles

nearside front tyre deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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DS53 OKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 OKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS53 OKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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