2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LO04 ETK
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 162,705 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO04 ETK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 162,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO04 ETK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (LO04 ETK) between July 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LO04 ETK Mileage History
- 16/07/200729,912 mi
- 09/07/200839,428 mi+9,516 mi
- 08/07/200949,313 mi+9,885 mi
- 26/07/201059,732 mi+10,419 mi
- 26/07/201164,996 mi+5,264 mi
- 21/07/201271,893 mi+6,897 mi
- 21/07/201271,893 mi
- 20/07/201382,837 mi+10,944 mi
- 24/07/201494,006 mi+11,169 mi
- 16/07/2015103,769 mi+9,763 mi
- 16/07/2015103,769 mi
- 07/07/2016113,901 mi+10,132 mi
- 08/07/2016113,901 mi
- 20/07/2017124,254 mi+10,353 mi
- 20/07/2017124,255 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2018133,089 mi+8,834 mi
- 19/07/2018133,089 mi
- 04/07/2019139,520 mi+6,431 mi
- 04/07/2019139,520 mi
- 21/10/2020140,579 mi+1,059 mi
- 21/10/2020140,579 mi
- 20/10/2021141,722 mi+1,143 mi
- 07/03/2023142,380 mi+658 mi
- 07/02/2024145,926 mi+3,546 mi
- 13/02/2024146,018 mi+92 mi
- 21/02/2025153,578 mi+7,560 mi
- 21/02/2025153,579 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2026162,568 mi+8,989 mi
- 18/02/2026162,705 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 7,141 miles per year across 29 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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