2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · AF04 HYW
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 108,871 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 HYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2026
- 108,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 HYW 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 (AF04 HYW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AF04 HYW Mileage History
- 17/04/2024103,436 mi
- 01/05/2024103,500 mi+64 mi
- 01/05/2025106,490 mi+2,990 mi
- 08/05/2025106,511 mi+21 mi
- 21/05/2026108,871 mi+2,360 mi
Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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