2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · FP54 AYN
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 155,287 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP54 AYN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2023
- 155,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP54 AYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (FP54 AYN) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP54 AYN Mileage History
- 03/06/2022147,371 mi
- 22/06/2022147,376 mi+5 mi
- 31/08/2023155,287 mi+7,911 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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