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2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LA53 ACO

LA53 ACO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/01/2004. Recorded mileage 53,784 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,784 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1984cc

LA53 ACO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
  • 53,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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LA53 ACO Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202350,899 mi
  2. 30/05/202451,918 mi+1,019 mi
  3. 30/05/202553,138 mi+1,220 mi
  4. 30/05/202553,138 mi
  5. 27/05/202653,784 mi+646 mi

Average of roughly 965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LA53 ACO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 17:04
MOT Analysis

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 (LA53 ACO) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY