2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NB04 ARX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/08/2004. Recorded mileage 125,805 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
NB04 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 125,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NB04 ARX Mileage History
- 28/09/2023121,568 mi
- 28/09/2023121,568 mi
- 20/09/2024123,321 mi+1,753 mi
- 29/09/2025125,805 mi+2,484 mi
- 29/09/2025125,805 mi
Average of roughly 2,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NB04 ARX 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 (NB04 ARX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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