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2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · RF54 XSG

RF54 XSG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 165,104 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Mar 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
165,104 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Mar 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1984cc
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RF54 XSG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
  • 165,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RF54 XSG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (RF54 XSG) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RF54 XSG Mileage History

  1. 02/03/2022143,564 mi
  2. 02/03/2022143,564 mi
  3. 16/03/2023155,892 mi+12,328 mi
  4. 16/03/2023155,892 mi
  5. 13/03/2024165,104 mi+9,212 mi

Average of roughly 10,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2004 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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