2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CV04 BGU
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2004. Recorded mileage 103,957 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
CV04 BGU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2018
- 103,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CV04 BGU Mileage History
- 09/07/200715,836 mi
- 09/07/200715,836 mi
- 11/07/200824,602 mi+8,766 mi
- 11/07/200824,602 mi
- 13/07/200929,904 mi+5,302 mi
- 14/07/201035,664 mi+5,760 mi
- 15/07/201143,462 mi+7,798 mi
- 15/07/201143,462 mi
- 11/07/201251,452 mi+7,990 mi
- 11/07/201357,842 mi+6,390 mi
- 11/07/201357,842 mi
- 16/07/201466,022 mi+8,180 mi
- 16/07/201466,022 mi
- 15/07/201574,686 mi+8,664 mi
- 16/07/201574,686 mi
- 18/07/201686,378 mi+11,692 mi
- 21/07/201686,378 mi
- 21/07/201796,853 mi+10,475 mi
- 21/07/201796,853 mi
- 24/07/2018103,954 mi+7,101 mi
- 03/08/2018103,957 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,961 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
CV04 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (CV04 BGU) between July 2007 and August 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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