2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AJ04 TXP
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 209,388 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ04 TXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2025
- 209,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ04 TXP 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 (AJ04 TXP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
AJ04 TXP Mileage History
- 14/09/2022197,929 mi
- 27/09/2023201,903 mi+3,974 mi
- 03/10/2023202,191 mi+288 mi
- 02/10/2024205,474 mi+3,283 mi
- 16/10/2025209,388 mi+3,914 mi
Average of roughly 3,710 miles per year across 5 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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