2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · ML54 MZO
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 50,517 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 MZO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 50,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 MZO 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 (ML54 MZO) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
ML54 MZO Mileage History
- 06/05/202249,459 mi
- 06/05/202249,459 mi
- 17/04/202450,502 mi+1,043 mi
- 19/04/202450,517 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 541 miles per year across 4 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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