2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DC04 ABF

The 2025‑10‑07 MOT at 65,740 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend despite earlier recurring tyre wear and suspension bush observations. Since the 2022 test, when the offside front shock absorber top mount bush showed slight wear, subsequent annual tests have shown no further faults, suggesting that any previous issues have been addressed or are no longer present. The vehicle, a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, has accumulated 65,740 miles over 22 years, averaging roughly 2,988 miles per year, which is low for its age and points to limited use or extended periods of standing. Mileage has risen steadily from 44,696 miles in the 2012 test to 65,740 miles in 2025, a gain of 21,044 miles over 13 years, or about 1,618 miles per year; the most pronounced jump occurred between the 2014 and 2015 tests, when the odometer increased by 2,523 miles in a single year, but the overall record remains continuous with no major gaps. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system closely, checking the offside front shock absorber top mount bush and the rubber bushes on the suspension arms for excessive play or deterioration, and verify that the coil springs and shock absorbers show no signs of binding or leakage. The repeated inner‑edge tyre wear noted from 2021 onward suggests possible alignment or camber issues, so a detailed examination of tyre tread depth, wheel alignment and suspension geometry is essential. Finally, the buyer should examine the chassis and suspension mounting points for rust or corrosion, particularly around the centre silencer bracket and exhaust supports, and confirm that brake components such as discs, pads and calipers exhibit no binding or excessive wear, as these items have been flagged intermittently in earlier records.