2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · ML54 HJG
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 116,696 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML54 HJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 116,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 HJG 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 (ML54 HJG) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt less than 475mm above an uncompressed cushion measured”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML54 HJG Mileage History
- 13/06/2023104,881 mi
- 18/06/2023104,881 mi
- 28/06/2024109,053 mi+4,172 mi
- 28/06/2024109,053 mi
- 19/06/2025116,696 mi+7,643 mi
Average of roughly 5,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (ML54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as ML54HJG.
LEXUS
RZ 500E TAKUMI 4X4
AUDI
Q5
CITROEN
XSARA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.