2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · FL04 EMF
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 128,793 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL04 EMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 128,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FL04 EMF Mileage History
- 12/07/2023118,176 mi
- 29/06/2024121,158 mi+2,982 mi
- 30/06/2025123,548 mi+2,390 mi
- 30/06/2025123,548 mi
- 22/06/2026128,793 mi+5,245 mi
Average of roughly 3,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL04 EMF 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 (FL04 EMF) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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