2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · KO04 LUJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 157,659 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO04 LUJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO04 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (KO04 LUJ) between August 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
KO04 LUJ Mileage History
- 10/08/200742,645 mi
- 08/08/200862,375 mi+19,730 mi
- 27/07/200978,211 mi+15,836 mi
- 23/08/201097,930 mi+19,719 mi
- 15/08/2011121,409 mi+23,479 mi
- 15/08/2011121,413 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/2012125,442 mi+4,029 mi
- 08/01/2013134,188 mi+8,746 mi
- 09/01/2014143,724 mi+9,536 mi
- 09/01/2015150,618 mi+6,894 mi
- 24/03/2016156,972 mi+6,354 mi
- 01/04/2016156,973 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2017157,237 mi+264 mi
- 17/08/2022157,659 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 7,657 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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