2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LR54 FDG
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 108,912 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR54 FDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 108,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR54 FDG 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 (LR54 FDG) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 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: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LR54 FDG Mileage History
- 16/11/2021100,261 mi
- 17/11/2021100,265 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/2022104,544 mi+4,279 mi
- 30/11/2022104,550 mi+6 mi
- 22/11/2023108,912 mi+4,362 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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