MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sill cororoded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer sill cororoded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & Bald on outer edges [205551691V] (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & Bald on outer edges [205551691V] (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Transmission ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & Bald on outer edges [205551691V] (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & Bald on outer edges [205551691V] (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Transmission ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
movement detected in both steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre on 2mm & detiorated
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Centre exhaust mounting/atatchment, slight insecure.
Front indicators, colour deteriorating, moisture in light units, recommend renew bulbs.
Front tyre, slight feathering on edges, check alignment.
Offside rear shock absorber leaking, recommend replace.
Rear tyres, slight fearhering/cracking.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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DV54 LBA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 DV54 LBA, 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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DV54 LBA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2004.
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