2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SY54 XAZ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 102,969 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY54 XAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2025
- 102,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY54 XAZ 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 (SY54 XAZ) between April 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SY54 XAZ Mileage History
- 22/04/2024102,314 mi
- 03/05/2024102,314 mi
- 23/04/2025102,948 mi+634 mi
- 09/05/2025120,965 mi+18,017 mi
- 28/05/2025102,969 mi-17,996 mi
Average of roughly 596 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: Poor
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