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WL54 DJJ

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 DJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,714 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,534 miles

Both rear axle bush's perishing & splitting

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s front & o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear silencer casing & hangers corroded

o/s front steering rack gater twisted

o/s rear tyre valve perishing & splitting

slight play in n/s front steering arm

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Fail 23 Jun 2018 82,531 miles

Fuel hose leaking Hose/pipe connection on top of fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Due to no beam image. Lens deteriorated blurring beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie/track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,449 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,449 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,460 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

adjust hand brake

slight play nearside stearing arm

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,876 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 front tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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)

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,396 miles

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

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

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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WL54 DJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WL54 DJJ, 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 WL54 DJJ registered?

WL54 DJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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