2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · NG54 KBX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 114,575 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG54 KBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 114,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG54 KBX 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 (NG54 KBX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG54 KBX Mileage History
- 24/06/202399,844 mi
- 03/07/2024104,662 mi+4,818 mi
- 17/06/2025110,846 mi+6,184 mi
- 17/06/2026114,575 mi+3,729 mi
- 17/06/2026114,575 mi
Average of roughly 4,939 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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