2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · LB04 XMZ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 108,709 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB04 XMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 108,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB04 XMZ 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 (LB04 XMZ) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
LB04 XMZ Mileage History
- 15/08/202387,066 mi
- 16/08/202387,067 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/202498,250 mi+11,183 mi
- 04/09/2025104,715 mi+6,465 mi
- 04/09/2026108,709 mi+3,994 mi
Average of roughly 7,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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