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When is the MOT due for PL04 UMY?

The MOT for PL04 UMY is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 October 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of PL04 UMY?

The recorded mileage for PL04 UMY is 161,972 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is PL04 UMY ULEZ compliant?

No, PL04 UMY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · PL04 UMY

PL04 UMY

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 161,972 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2004 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11 Oct 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 161,972 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1896cc

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PL04 UMY Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
161,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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PL04 UMY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 02:30

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (PL04 UMY) between June 2007 and September 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 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 (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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PL04 UMY Mileage History

22/06/200746,520 mi
17/06/200858,167 mi+11,647 mi
23/06/200971,234 mi+13,067 mi
23/06/200971,234 mi
18/06/201082,870 mi+11,636 mi
12/05/201192,524 mi+9,654 mi
06/06/2012103,851 mi+11,327 mi
12/06/2012103,962 mi+111 mi
29/06/2013113,292 mi+9,330 mi
25/06/2014120,846 mi+7,554 mi
28/06/2014120,888 mi+42 mi
27/06/2015126,688 mi+5,800 mi
03/06/2016131,739 mi+5,051 mi
03/06/2016131,739 mi
22/06/2018132,772 mi+1,033 mi
30/06/2018132,772 mi
10/10/2020132,778 mi+6 mi
20/09/2021139,522 mi+6,744 mi
20/09/2021139,522 mi
06/10/2022147,713 mi+8,191 mi
13/10/202247,765 mi-99,948 mi
06/10/2023154,274 mi+106,509 mi
10/10/2024159,109 mi+4,835 mi
03/10/2025160,664 mi+1,555 mi
09/10/2025160,684 mi+20 mi
22/09/2026161,967 mi+1,283 mi
24/09/2026161,972 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 5,995 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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