2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LM04 FSJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 40,019 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM04 FSJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2022
- 40,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM04 FSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (LM04 FSJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LM04 FSJ Mileage History
- 23/11/202138,916 mi
- 24/11/202138,916 mi
- 28/11/202240,019 mi+1,103 mi
- 28/11/202240,019 mi
Average of roughly 1,088 miles per year across 4 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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