2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DA04 YCB
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/06/2004. Recorded mileage 119,904 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
DA04 YCB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 119,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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DA04 YCB Mileage History
- 01/06/200729,869 mi
- 01/06/200729,869 mi
- 05/06/200835,828 mi+5,959 mi
- 08/06/200941,326 mi+5,498 mi
- 08/09/201046,563 mi+5,237 mi
- 24/02/201249,249 mi+2,686 mi
- 24/02/201249,249 mi
- 22/02/201353,225 mi+3,976 mi
- 23/09/201354,351 mi+1,126 mi
- 05/11/201462,350 mi+7,999 mi
- 05/11/201462,350 mi
- 29/09/201570,419 mi+8,069 mi
- 29/09/201570,419 mi
- 11/10/201677,559 mi+7,140 mi
- 04/10/201784,995 mi+7,436 mi
- 11/10/201785,052 mi+57 mi
- 07/09/201890,837 mi+5,785 mi
- 14/09/201891,185 mi+348 mi
- 19/09/201996,750 mi+5,565 mi
- 19/09/201996,750 mi
- 05/10/2020102,456 mi+5,706 mi
- 05/10/2020102,456 mi
- 25/01/2022107,944 mi+5,488 mi
- 28/01/2022107,944 mi
- 28/02/2023113,007 mi+5,063 mi
- 28/02/2023113,007 mi
- 21/02/2024119,903 mi+6,896 mi
- 22/02/2024119,904 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
DA04 YCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (DA04 YCB) between June 2007 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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