2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · MB04 AKX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 155,526 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 AKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/01/2026
- 155,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 AKX 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 (MB04 AKX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And r”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))”.
MB04 AKX Mileage History
- 27/01/2023150,271 mi
- 27/01/2023150,271 mi
- 03/10/2024153,373 mi+3,102 mi
- 14/10/2024153,373 mi
- 28/01/2026155,526 mi+2,153 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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