2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DN04 LXW
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 120,592 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN04 LXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 120,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN04 LXW 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 (DN04 LXW) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DN04 LXW Mileage History
- 16/12/2022118,102 mi
- 14/04/2025119,284 mi+1,182 mi
- 14/07/2025119,285 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2026120,592 mi+1,307 mi
- 19/06/2026120,592 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 5 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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