2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · PM04 UWK
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 37,590 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PM04 UWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 37,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PM04 UWK 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 (PM04 UWK) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
PM04 UWK Mileage History
- 26/06/202337,161 mi
- 15/08/202437,473 mi+312 mi
- 13/09/202437,474 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/202637,590 mi+116 mi
- 31/03/202637,590 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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