2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · FD04 JBE
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 98,597 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,597 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
FD04 JBE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2022
- 98,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FD04 JBE Mileage History
- 02/02/202298,576 mi
- 14/02/202298,597 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 634 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
FD04 JBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (FD04 JBE) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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