2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GF04 PRV
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 109,012 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 PRV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2022
- 109,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 PRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (GF04 PRV) between March 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
GF04 PRV Mileage History
- 29/03/200726,089 mi
- 17/04/200835,372 mi+9,283 mi
- 02/04/200946,285 mi+10,913 mi
- 23/03/201054,504 mi+8,219 mi
- 04/04/201159,565 mi+5,061 mi
- 04/04/201159,565 mi
- 16/04/201266,178 mi+6,613 mi
- 16/04/201266,178 mi
- 15/04/201371,897 mi+5,719 mi
- 15/04/201371,897 mi
- 24/04/201478,374 mi+6,477 mi
- 24/04/201478,374 mi
- 30/04/201585,166 mi+6,792 mi
- 30/04/201585,166 mi
- 28/04/201688,693 mi+3,527 mi
- 28/04/201688,693 mi
- 28/04/201793,987 mi+5,294 mi
- 04/04/201997,472 mi+3,485 mi
- 04/04/201997,472 mi
- 19/06/2020100,250 mi+2,778 mi
- 19/06/2020100,250 mi
- 16/06/2021102,497 mi+2,247 mi
- 18/06/2021102,497 mi
- 28/09/2022109,010 mi+6,513 mi
- 29/09/2022109,012 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,348 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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