2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HG04 XDM
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 89,809 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG04 XDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2025
- 89,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG04 XDM 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 (HG04 XDM) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”.
HG04 XDM Mileage History
- 16/06/202279,199 mi
- 17/06/202380,535 mi+1,336 mi
- 17/06/202380,535 mi
- 03/06/202484,779 mi+4,244 mi
- 16/06/202589,809 mi+5,030 mi
Average of roughly 3,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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