2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · DL04 FSJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 133,132 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL04 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2026
- 133,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL04 FSJ 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 (DL04 FSJ) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
DL04 FSJ Mileage History
- 10/06/2024129,712 mi
- 13/06/2024129,713 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2025131,742 mi+2,029 mi
- 11/08/2025132,011 mi+269 mi
- 07/08/2026133,132 mi+1,121 mi
Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 5 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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