2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LW04 YXP
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2004. Recorded mileage 117,791 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 YXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 117,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 YXP 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 (LW04 YXP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill section holed (7.1”; “Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
LW04 YXP Mileage History
- 30/09/2022103,179 mi
- 05/10/2023108,635 mi+5,456 mi
- 03/10/2024112,551 mi+3,916 mi
- 30/09/2025117,791 mi+5,240 mi
- 02/10/2025117,791 mi
Average of roughly 4,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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