2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DA04 UEX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2004. Recorded mileage 98,179 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,179 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
DA04 UEX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 98,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DA04 UEX Mileage History
- 07/07/200730,966 mi
- 02/07/200842,102 mi+11,136 mi
- 02/07/200842,102 mi
- 15/06/200952,915 mi+10,813 mi
- 17/05/201063,358 mi+10,443 mi
- 17/05/201063,361 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/201166,317 mi+2,956 mi
- 10/06/201166,393 mi+76 mi
- 26/06/201270,782 mi+4,389 mi
- 26/06/201270,782 mi
- 17/05/201374,961 mi+4,179 mi
- 17/05/201374,961 mi
- 16/04/201481,426 mi+6,465 mi
- 17/06/201481,552 mi+126 mi
- 06/08/201483,337 mi+1,785 mi
- 15/07/201585,016 mi+1,679 mi
- 26/07/201686,105 mi+1,089 mi
- 03/08/201787,199 mi+1,094 mi
- 03/08/201889,754 mi+2,555 mi
- 03/08/201889,754 mi
- 16/01/202092,964 mi+3,210 mi
- 16/01/202092,965 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/202193,645 mi+680 mi
- 25/01/202294,514 mi+869 mi
- 25/01/202294,514 mi
- 02/02/202398,587 mi+4,073 mi
- 07/02/202395,492 mi-3,095 mi
- 06/02/202496,290 mi+798 mi
- 30/01/202597,238 mi+948 mi
- 03/02/202698,179 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 3,618 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DA04 UEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (DA04 UEX) between July 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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: Brakes (22 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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