2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EF53 BZR
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 107,713 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF53 BZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 107,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF53 BZR Mileage History
- 29/09/2023105,858 mi
- 18/09/2024106,798 mi+940 mi
- 18/09/2024106,798 mi
- 23/09/2025107,713 mi+915 mi
- 23/09/2025107,713 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF53 BZR 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 (EF53 BZR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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