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When is the MOT due for VA04 LHT?

The MOT for VA04 LHT is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 July 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of VA04 LHT?

The recorded mileage for VA04 LHT is 101,522 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VA04 LHT ULEZ compliant?

No, VA04 LHT 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

2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VA04 LHT

VA04 LHT

2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 101,522 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2004 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 20 Jul 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 101,522 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1596cc

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VA04 LHT Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 15/02/2024
101,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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VA04 LHT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 06:06

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (VA04 LHT) between March 2007 and February 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 15 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint sleve corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.

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VA04 LHT Mileage History

08/03/200720,961 mi
23/02/200826,512 mi+5,551 mi
09/03/200931,439 mi+4,927 mi
09/03/201037,200 mi+5,761 mi
09/03/201037,200 mi
17/03/201143,549 mi+6,349 mi
17/03/201143,549 mi
24/04/201248,751 mi+5,202 mi
26/04/201248,751 mi
19/04/201360,554 mi+11,803 mi
22/04/201470,375 mi+9,821 mi
20/04/201575,182 mi+4,807 mi
28/04/201575,182 mi
06/11/201575,216 mi+34 mi
18/11/201575,219 mi+3 mi
16/11/201678,963 mi+3,744 mi
22/11/201783,722 mi+4,759 mi
22/11/201783,722 mi
15/11/201888,873 mi+5,151 mi
14/11/201995,320 mi+6,447 mi
14/07/202195,606 mi+286 mi
22/07/202195,609 mi+3 mi
22/07/202299,144 mi+3,535 mi
22/07/202299,144 mi
24/11/2023101,520 mi+2,376 mi
15/02/2024101,522 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,755 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (25%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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