2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · AP04 AUC
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 170,336 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP04 AUC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
- 170,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP04 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (AP04 AUC) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
AP04 AUC Mileage History
- 01/08/2022170,336 mi
- 02/08/2022170,336 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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