2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VN54 UUX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 126,438 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN54 UUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 126,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN54 UUX 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 (VN54 UUX) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side i”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side ”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))”.
VN54 UUX Mileage History
- 17/10/2022122,591 mi
- 21/09/2023124,474 mi+1,883 mi
- 23/09/2023124,475 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2024126,437 mi+1,962 mi
- 25/10/2024126,438 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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