2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.3L Petrol · SP04 WVG
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 139,456 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP04 WVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 139,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP04 WVG 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 (SP04 WVG) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
SP04 WVG Mileage History
- 03/07/2024136,900 mi
- 15/07/2024136,901 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2025138,602 mi+1,701 mi
- 04/09/2025138,602 mi
- 24/09/2026139,456 mi+854 mi
Average of roughly 1,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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