2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LF54 YFA
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 122,322 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF54 YFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 122,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF54 YFA Mileage History
- 11/10/202299,262 mi
- 12/10/2023107,278 mi+8,016 mi
- 13/01/2025115,671 mi+8,393 mi
- 12/01/2026122,322 mi+6,651 mi
- 12/01/2026122,322 mi
Average of roughly 7,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF54 YFA 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 (LF54 YFA) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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