2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · SH04 VTU
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 94,521 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1390cc
SH04 VTU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2021
- 94,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH04 VTU Mileage History
- 06/04/200731,396 mi
- 12/02/200841,500 mi+10,104 mi
- 13/02/200841,500 mi
- 07/02/200948,037 mi+6,537 mi
- 07/02/200948,037 mi
- 09/03/201053,553 mi+5,516 mi
- 18/03/201053,608 mi+55 mi
- 26/03/201158,230 mi+4,622 mi
- 19/12/201161,408 mi+3,178 mi
- 21/12/201161,415 mi+7 mi
- 19/12/201267,494 mi+6,079 mi
- 27/12/201267,577 mi+83 mi
- 23/12/201372,472 mi+4,895 mi
- 23/12/201372,472 mi
- 18/12/201478,345 mi+5,873 mi
- 23/12/201582,575 mi+4,230 mi
- 23/12/201582,575 mi
- 15/12/201649,380 mi-33,195 mi
- 15/12/201649,380 mi
- 05/01/201888,734 mi+39,354 mi
- 05/01/201877,595 mi-11,139 mi
- 14/01/201991,455 mi+13,860 mi
- 14/01/201991,457 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/202093,262 mi+1,805 mi
- 16/01/202093,262 mi
- 21/01/202194,521 mi+1,259 mi
Average of roughly 4,576 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH04 VTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (SH04 VTU) between April 2007 and January 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”.
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