The road tax status for GU54 YUG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for GU54 YUG?

The MOT for GU54 YUG is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of GU54 YUG?

The recorded mileage for GU54 YUG is 162,431 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is GU54 YUG ULEZ compliant?

No, GU54 YUG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GU54 YUG

GU54 YUG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 162,431 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2004 · Canterbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 08 Dec 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,431 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1596cc

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GU54 YUG Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
162,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)

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GU54 YUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 08:08

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (GU54 YUG) between January 2008 and November 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 62 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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GU54 YUG Mileage History

21/01/200848,032 mi
23/01/200848,032 mi
22/01/200955,494 mi+7,462 mi
22/01/200955,494 mi
14/08/200958,016 mi+2,522 mi
14/08/200958,016 mi
07/08/201071,790 mi+13,774 mi
01/07/201178,348 mi+6,558 mi
11/06/201287,431 mi+9,083 mi
11/06/201287,431 mi
14/01/201392,263 mi+4,832 mi
26/03/2014111,418 mi+19,155 mi
01/04/2014111,418 mi
21/04/2015126,145 mi+14,727 mi
07/04/2016135,850 mi+9,705 mi
24/04/2017145,655 mi+9,805 mi
03/04/2018148,951 mi+3,296 mi
05/04/2018148,951 mi
25/04/2019151,379 mi+2,428 mi
14/03/2020153,159 mi+1,780 mi
23/03/2020153,159 mi
24/11/2020154,696 mi+1,537 mi
24/11/2020154,696 mi
02/12/2021159,716 mi+5,020 mi
08/12/2021159,721 mi+5 mi
09/12/2021159,721 mi
25/11/2022162,431 mi+2,710 mi

Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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