2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NE04 DBV
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 106,318 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NE04 DBV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 106,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NE04 DBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (NE04 DBV) between April 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NE04 DBV Mileage History
- 04/04/200711,603 mi
- 20/03/200813,549 mi+1,946 mi
- 25/03/200915,750 mi+2,201 mi
- 25/03/200915,750 mi
- 23/03/201018,011 mi+2,261 mi
- 24/03/201120,816 mi+2,805 mi
- 24/03/201120,816 mi
- 04/04/201223,962 mi+3,146 mi
- 01/05/201327,686 mi+3,724 mi
- 01/05/201327,686 mi
- 02/05/201438,416 mi+10,730 mi
- 20/04/201547,953 mi+9,537 mi
- 18/04/201656,511 mi+8,558 mi
- 18/04/201656,511 mi
- 07/04/201764,834 mi+8,323 mi
- 20/04/201764,849 mi+15 mi
- 09/11/201770,468 mi+5,619 mi
- 15/11/201770,468 mi
- 12/11/201873,236 mi+2,768 mi
- 19/03/202081,531 mi+8,295 mi
- 17/03/202185,392 mi+3,861 mi
- 03/05/202290,334 mi+4,942 mi
- 06/05/202290,334 mi
- 29/06/202397,202 mi+6,868 mi
- 30/06/202397,202 mi
- 04/07/2024103,568 mi+6,366 mi
- 04/07/2024103,570 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/2025106,318 mi+2,748 mi
Average of roughly 5,094 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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