2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · DP04 AHY
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 189,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
DP04 AHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 189,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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DP04 AHY Mileage History
- 15/09/2021180,310 mi
- 13/09/2022184,756 mi+4,446 mi
- 14/09/2022184,759 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/2023189,083 mi+4,324 mi
- 04/10/2023189,178 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 4,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP04 AHY 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 (DP04 AHY) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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