2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KC54 RWL
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/10/2004. Recorded mileage 81,649 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
KC54 RWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 81,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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KC54 RWL Mileage History
- 24/05/202479,988 mi
- 21/05/202580,951 mi+963 mi
- 03/06/202580,975 mi+24 mi
- 02/06/202681,649 mi+674 mi
- 05/06/202681,649 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC54 RWL 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 (KC54 RWL) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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