2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · YU53 DLK
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 195,024 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU53 DLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2022
- 195,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU53 DLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (YU53 DLK) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2022 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
YU53 DLK Mileage History
- 29/04/2022195,024 mi
- 29/04/2022195,024 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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