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DV54 LBA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,847 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,210 miles

Nearside outer sill cororoded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 99,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,190 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,763 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,219 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,219 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 73,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 65,455 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,455 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,214 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,138 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 24,138 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,773 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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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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