2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · BUG 53H
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 100,334 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BUG 53H Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 100,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BUG 53H Mileage History
- 24/05/202386,054 mi
- 18/06/202493,534 mi+7,480 mi
- 09/08/202493,614 mi+80 mi
- 26/07/2025100,334 mi+6,720 mi
- 26/07/2025100,334 mi
Average of roughly 6,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BUG 53H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (BUG 53H) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))”.
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