2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · AJ04 PDZ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2004. Recorded mileage 85,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1984cc
AJ04 PDZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 85,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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AJ04 PDZ Mileage History
- 04/07/202284,264 mi
- 11/07/202284,264 mi
- 06/09/202385,946 mi+1,682 mi
- 21/09/202385,946 mi
Average of roughly 1,384 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AJ04 PDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (AJ04 PDZ) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 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: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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