2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SK04 SWF
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/03/2004. Recorded mileage 97,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,156 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
SK04 SWF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
- 97,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SK04 SWF Mileage History
- 13/03/200717,292 mi
- 13/03/200717,292 mi
- 03/04/200825,127 mi+7,835 mi
- 28/03/200934,294 mi+9,167 mi
- 01/04/201042,162 mi+7,868 mi
- 22/03/201149,977 mi+7,815 mi
- 27/03/201258,262 mi+8,285 mi
- 04/04/201365,759 mi+7,497 mi
- 04/04/201365,759 mi
- 26/11/201370,405 mi+4,646 mi
- 27/11/201370,407 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/201473,022 mi+2,615 mi
- 21/11/201577,785 mi+4,763 mi
- 27/11/201577,788 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/201682,763 mi+4,975 mi
- 17/11/201786,803 mi+4,040 mi
- 20/11/201786,810 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/201890,546 mi+3,736 mi
- 24/11/201890,548 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/201993,933 mi+3,385 mi
- 01/10/202095,991 mi+2,058 mi
- 08/10/202095,993 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/202196,724 mi+731 mi
- 19/11/202197,156 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 5,437 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
SK04 SWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (SK04 SWF) between March 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Floor excessively deteriorated both sides outer body sills @ jacking points (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.
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