2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · DU54 OJO
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 82,133 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU54 OJO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 82,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU54 OJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (DU54 OJO) between August 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DU54 OJO Mileage History
- 29/08/200715,785 mi
- 29/08/200819,155 mi+3,370 mi
- 04/09/200922,330 mi+3,175 mi
- 31/08/201024,044 mi+1,714 mi
- 17/05/201124,907 mi+863 mi
- 18/05/201226,171 mi+1,264 mi
- 09/05/201335,825 mi+9,654 mi
- 17/06/201442,771 mi+6,946 mi
- 13/08/201446,299 mi+3,528 mi
- 24/09/201446,300 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/201549,147 mi+2,847 mi
- 25/04/201649,333 mi+186 mi
- 09/05/201754,633 mi+5,300 mi
- 10/05/201754,635 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/201855,469 mi+834 mi
- 09/05/201956,757 mi+1,288 mi
- 19/05/202059,049 mi+2,292 mi
- 26/05/202163,889 mi+4,840 mi
- 12/05/202269,808 mi+5,919 mi
- 06/04/202374,509 mi+4,701 mi
- 11/04/202374,509 mi
- 25/01/202479,103 mi+4,594 mi
- 19/03/202580,163 mi+1,060 mi
- 26/03/202580,164 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/202682,100 mi+1,936 mi
- 07/04/202682,133 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 3,566 miles per year across 26 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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