2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AF04 XWT

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 4 June 2024 at 102,058 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. The record shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring structural or consumable-wear issues. Annual mileage sits low for a 22-year-old car at roughly 4,639 miles per year, with the odometer reading 85,177 miles in April 2022, 93,153 miles at the May 2023 failure, 93,160 miles three days later at pass, and 102,058 miles by June 2024. The 8,898-mile gain over that final 13-month span is consistent with the long-term average. Two failed tests on 4 June 2024 and 5 May 2023 both list zero defects, indicating administrative or presentation errors at the testing station rather than mechanical neglect by the previous owner. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as the MOT record logs no advisories but does not confirm rust-free condition. The near-dormant use implied by low yearly mileage raises the risk of perished rubber components, stiff handbrake cables, and flat-spotted tyres from standing. Verify the actual condition of coil springs, brake calipers, and exhaust mounts in person before purchase. The duplicated same-day fail and pass entries in both 2023 and 2024 suggest the seller or tester corrected paperwork quickly without mechanical work. This points to compliant ownership rather than deferred maintenance. Given the clean defect history, the Beetle is a sound used buy subject to a standard pre-purchase check of wear items the MOT does not capture.