2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VE04 MKZ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 67,965 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE04 MKZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 67,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE04 MKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (VE04 MKZ) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VE04 MKZ Mileage History
- 22/04/202266,404 mi
- 20/04/202367,345 mi+941 mi
- 04/06/202567,962 mi+617 mi
- 09/06/202567,965 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 498 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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