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LIG 3886

2004 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,395 mi
Last recorded181,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3886
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle TDI
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 181,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 179,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 179,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 173,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 166,962 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 166,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 151,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 138,631 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle TDI?

Based on 1,669 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,283
Miles/Year
319
On UK Roads
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LIG 3886 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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What year was LIG 3886 registered?

LIG 3886 is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is LIG 3886 safe to buy?

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