2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EA04 AFJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 81,324 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA04 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 81,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EA04 AFJ Mileage History
- 09/08/202273,474 mi
- 02/08/202375,355 mi+1,881 mi
- 05/08/202478,848 mi+3,493 mi
- 15/08/202581,316 mi+2,468 mi
- 15/08/202581,324 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA04 AFJ 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 (EA04 AFJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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