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MX04 BUG

2004 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 74,232 miles on the clock, averaging 2,689 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX04 BUG

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MOT Status
Due date passed
74,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,689

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,287
Average per year2,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX04 BUG 26k38k50k62k74k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage72,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage72,945 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage72,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage61,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage56,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage54,210 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage50,838 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage43,783 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,773 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,654 miles
Since last MOT+19,406 miles
PASS
Mileage26,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MX04 BUG

What car is MX04 BUG?

MX04 BUG is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MX04 BUG?

The last recorded mileage for MX04 BUG was 74,232 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX04 BUG passed its MOT?

MX04 BUG has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is MX04 BUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX04 BUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MX04 BUG?

MX04 BUG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.