2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · HD04 AFX
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 91,326 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HD04 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 91,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HD04 AFX Mileage History
- 10/06/202490,442 mi
- 12/06/202490,445 mi+3 mi
- 11/06/202590,910 mi+465 mi
- 11/06/202590,910 mi
- 01/06/202691,326 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HD04 AFX 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 (HD04 AFX) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Unable to hold RPM in required zone. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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