VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SD54CXA has 24 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 195,396 miles 5 months ago on Monday 1st December 2025 at 08:20.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 30th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

SD54CXA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 2026195,396 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Centre To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing + Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated + Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2025195,396 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Silencer Insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Centre To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing + Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated + Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20247TH NOVEMBER 2025188,057 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 2024183,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside & Offside Top Mounts (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2023183,072 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside & Offside Top Mounts (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20227TH NOVEMBER 2023174,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20217TH NOVEMBER 2022169,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Caliper Return Spring Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Caliper Return Spring Missing
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20203RD NOVEMBER 2021161,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside And Offside, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Fronts To Rears (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20191ST SEPTEMBER 2020157,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 201813TH JUNE 2019149,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box In Poor Condition
PASSED14TH JUNE 201713TH JUNE 2018142,153 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Inner (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Stepped On Inner Edge(s)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 2017132,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 2016115,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Just Ok For This Mot (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - O/s Wiper Split On End But Clearing Screen
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201599,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 201499,434 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201328TH SEPTEMBER 201479,893 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201228TH SEPTEMBER 201372,890 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres Cracking & Wearing Low
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 201266,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 201166,460 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 201159,467 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201053,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200828TH SEPTEMBER 200939,163 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 200838,934 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200728TH SEPTEMBER 200818,346 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SD54CXA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

SD54CXA MOT Comments

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SD54CXA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 195,396 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,305 miles

SD54CXA FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration SD54CXA was manufactured on Tuesday 28th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 195,396 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,305 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SD54CXA has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 75 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does SD54CXA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 SD54CXA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SD54CXA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 SD54CXA does have Tax. Read more

When does SD54CXA Tax expire?

The current Tax for SD54CXA will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SD54CXA MOT expire?

The current MOT for SD54CXA will expire in 8 months on Monday 30th November 2026. Read more

When did SD54CXA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SD54CXA was on Monday 1st December 2025 at 08:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SD54CXA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SD54CXA we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SD54CXA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SD54CXA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SD54CXA?

SD54CXA is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has SD54CXA done?

The odometer reading for SD54CXA at the last MOT in December 2025 was 195,396 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,305 miles per year. Read more

How old is SD54CXA?

The vehicle SD54CXA was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 28th September 2004. Read more

What colour is SD54CXA?

The official colour of SD54CXA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does SD54CXA have?

SD54CXA has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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