2004 Volkswagen Beatle 1.8L Petrol · DS53 OKZ
2004 Volkswagen Beatle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2004. Recorded mileage 4,741 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEATLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1800cc
DS53 OKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2025
- 4,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
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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DS53 OKZ Mileage History
- 13/10/2021597 mi
- 19/07/20234,666 mi+4,069 mi
- 27/07/20234,672 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/20244,715 mi+43 mi
- 01/08/20254,741 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS53 OKZ 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 Beatle (DS53 OKZ) between October 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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