2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · DM53 BUG
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2004. Recorded mileage 78,029 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DM53 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 78,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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DM53 BUG Mileage History
- 02/08/202369,988 mi
- 23/07/202474,213 mi+4,225 mi
- 29/07/202474,214 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/202578,028 mi+3,814 mi
- 25/07/202578,029 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DM53 BUG 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 (DM53 BUG) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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