2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · LD54 EVJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 78,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1398cc
LD54 EVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 78,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LD54 EVJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202277,406 mi
- 19/10/202277,406 mi
- 13/10/202378,589 mi+1,183 mi
- 13/10/202378,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LD54 EVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (LD54 EVJ) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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