2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · EN04 UVT
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 81,520 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN04 UVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 81,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN04 UVT 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 (EN04 UVT) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EN04 UVT Mileage History
- 28/03/202473,495 mi
- 19/03/202577,422 mi+3,927 mi
- 19/03/202577,428 mi+6 mi
- 02/04/202681,515 mi+4,087 mi
- 02/04/202681,520 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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