2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · OX53 BEY
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 92,920 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OX53 BEY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 92,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OX53 BEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (OX53 BEY) between December 2021 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 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: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
OX53 BEY Mileage History
- 21/12/202192,878 mi
- 12/01/202292,902 mi+24 mi
- 02/02/202292,920 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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