2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · DC54 AEJ

The Volkswagen Beetle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 147,156 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or faults logged across the available history. The vehicle cleared its January 2025, January 2024, and February 2026 examinations without issue, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. The recorded mileage shows typical use for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,689 miles per year. The odometer advanced from 140,920 miles at the January 2024 test to 143,648 miles by January 2025, then to 147,156 miles by February 2026, reflecting low annual accumulation of around 3,200 to 3,500 miles. The two failed tests on 17 January 2025 and 30 January 2026 both list no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, with the owner securing passes days later on 22 January 2025 and 5 February 2026 respectively. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and 147,000-mile service life. The clean MOT record offers no evidence of structural or mechanical risk, but the DVSA data contains no advisories to confirm consumable condition. Prior to purchase, verify the front and rear brake calipers for binding, examine exhaust emissions against current limits, and assess tyre tread depth and wiper blade condition. The absence of flagged defects implies previous owners maintained basic upkeep, though the sparse history leaves component wear unquantified by the tester.