2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · SA54 PNV
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 40,128 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA54 PNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 40,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA54 PNV 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 (SA54 PNV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA54 PNV Mileage History
- 22/09/202339,950 mi
- 17/09/202439,743 mi-207 mi
- 17/09/202439,743 mi
- 29/08/202539,993 mi+250 mi
- 29/09/202640,128 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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