2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NB04 ARX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/08/2004. Recorded mileage 128,108 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
NB04 ARX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 128,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NB04 ARX Mileage History
- 14/08/200742,984 mi
- 28/08/200851,695 mi+8,711 mi
- 28/08/200851,695 mi
- 25/08/200962,834 mi+11,139 mi
- 01/09/201072,671 mi+9,837 mi
- 01/09/201072,671 mi
- 20/09/201175,265 mi+2,594 mi
- 20/09/201175,265 mi
- 06/10/201281,040 mi+5,775 mi
- 06/10/201281,040 mi
- 02/10/201386,602 mi+5,562 mi
- 02/10/201386,602 mi
- 02/10/201493,444 mi+6,842 mi
- 05/09/201598,339 mi+4,895 mi
- 08/09/201598,356 mi+17 mi
- 01/10/2016100,966 mi+2,610 mi
- 25/09/2017102,368 mi+1,402 mi
- 24/09/2018105,901 mi+3,533 mi
- 18/09/2019110,434 mi+4,533 mi
- 05/10/2020114,373 mi+3,939 mi
- 07/10/2020114,387 mi+14 mi
- 16/09/2021116,246 mi+1,859 mi
- 28/09/2022119,306 mi+3,060 mi
- 28/09/2023121,568 mi+2,262 mi
- 28/09/2023121,568 mi
- 20/09/2024123,321 mi+1,753 mi
- 29/09/2025125,805 mi+2,484 mi
- 29/09/2025125,805 mi
- 01/10/2026128,108 mi+2,303 mi
Average of roughly 4,449 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
NB04 ARX 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 (NB04 ARX) between August 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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