2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · PX54 HVR
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 83,703 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PX54 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 83,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PX54 HVR Mileage History
- 02/05/202480,709 mi
- 03/05/202480,710 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/202582,341 mi+1,631 mi
- 02/08/202582,342 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202683,703 mi+1,361 mi
Average of roughly 1,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PX54 HVR 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 (PX54 HVR) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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 (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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