2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · PA04 PWX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 140,441 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA04 PWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 140,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA04 PWX 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 (PA04 PWX) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PA04 PWX Mileage History
- 14/07/2023130,890 mi
- 02/08/2024133,479 mi+2,589 mi
- 30/07/2025136,734 mi+3,255 mi
- 30/07/2026140,431 mi+3,697 mi
- 31/07/2026140,441 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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