2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · WU04 XMH
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 130,407 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU04 XMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 130,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU04 XMH 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 (WU04 XMH) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
WU04 XMH Mileage History
- 17/03/2023119,069 mi
- 06/03/2024123,716 mi+4,647 mi
- 14/03/2025127,462 mi+3,746 mi
- 11/04/2025127,462 mi
- 22/05/2026130,407 mi+2,945 mi
Average of roughly 3,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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