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GL54CFA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL54CFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 86,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,557 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026 25 Jun 202616 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,557 MI
25 Jun 202626 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,026 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,554 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear lamp unit is full of water
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,377 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,618 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2022 25 Jun 202623 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,145 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2021 25 Jun 202622 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,647 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,622 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,390 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018 25 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,430 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,813 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,786 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,324 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,324 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,516 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 25 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,813 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 25 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011 25 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,123 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 25 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,018 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009 25 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,389 MI
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GL54CFA was registered on 2004-11-30
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