2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Petrol · KT04 VCL
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 226,317 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT04 VCL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 226,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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.
KT04 VCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (KT04 VCL) between September 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”.
KT04 VCL Mileage History
- 03/09/200760,811 mi
- 28/08/200884,284 mi+23,473 mi
- 28/08/2009108,979 mi+24,695 mi
- 28/08/2009108,979 mi
- 01/09/2010131,343 mi+22,364 mi
- 22/08/2011147,991 mi+16,648 mi
- 29/08/2012170,181 mi+22,190 mi
- 29/08/2012170,181 mi
- 23/10/2013196,283 mi+26,102 mi
- 23/10/2013196,283 mi
- 23/10/2014212,952 mi+16,669 mi
- 23/10/2014212,952 mi
- 26/01/2016217,900 mi+4,948 mi
- 31/01/2017218,879 mi+979 mi
- 20/06/2019219,105 mi+226 mi
- 21/11/2020223,069 mi+3,964 mi
- 27/01/2022226,317 mi+3,248 mi
Average of roughly 11,493 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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