2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · KS04 FDJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 129,998 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS04 FDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 129,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS04 FDJ 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 (KS04 FDJ) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KS04 FDJ Mileage History
- 30/04/2022107,950 mi
- 30/04/2022107,950 mi
- 03/06/2023120,473 mi+12,523 mi
- 10/06/2023120,473 mi
- 10/06/2024129,998 mi+9,525 mi
Average of roughly 10,431 miles per year across 5 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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