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2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · L4 URV

L4 URV

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 83,253 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,253 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1984cc
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L4 URV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 83,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

L4 URV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Apr 2026, 21:35
MOT Analysis

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 (L4 URV) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L4 URV Mileage History

  1. 19/03/202272,932 mi
  2. 06/04/202373,211 mi+279 mi
  3. 09/03/202475,188 mi+1,977 mi
  4. 15/03/202578,757 mi+3,569 mi
  5. 25/03/202683,253 mi+4,496 mi

Average of roughly 2,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2004 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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