2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · WN54 FVC
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 125,494 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN54 FVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 125,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN54 FVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (WN54 FVC) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
WN54 FVC Mileage History
- 05/05/2022123,400 mi
- 22/05/2023125,484 mi+2,084 mi
- 03/08/2023125,494 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,681 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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