2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · AD04 BCF
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 101,078 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD04 BCF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 101,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD04 BCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (AD04 BCF) between July 2007 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
AD04 BCF Mileage History
- 06/07/200730,107 mi
- 27/02/200832,260 mi+2,153 mi
- 21/04/200934,191 mi+1,931 mi
- 15/04/201037,314 mi+3,123 mi
- 16/04/201144,186 mi+6,872 mi
- 08/10/201246,935 mi+2,749 mi
- 11/10/201348,946 mi+2,011 mi
- 03/12/201450,098 mi+1,152 mi
- 21/01/201650,790 mi+692 mi
- 31/03/201751,763 mi+973 mi
- 29/03/201852,862 mi+1,099 mi
- 05/08/201955,022 mi+2,160 mi
- 24/08/202055,246 mi+224 mi
- 11/08/202164,316 mi+9,070 mi
- 11/08/202164,316 mi
- 19/08/202274,773 mi+10,457 mi
- 19/08/202274,773 mi
- 11/08/202383,732 mi+8,959 mi
- 15/08/202383,732 mi
- 19/08/202492,990 mi+9,258 mi
- 19/08/202492,990 mi
- 05/08/2025101,078 mi+8,088 mi
- 05/08/2025101,078 mi
Average of roughly 3,925 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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