2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · RN04 HHV
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/07/2004. Recorded mileage 123,233 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
RN04 HHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 123,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RN04 HHV Mileage History
- 04/01/2022110,669 mi
- 12/08/2024114,347 mi+3,678 mi
- 12/08/2024114,347 mi
- 29/09/2025123,233 mi+8,886 mi
- 30/09/2025123,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN04 HHV 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 (RN04 HHV) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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