2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SY04 EAC
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2004. Recorded mileage 242,387 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
SY04 EAC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 242,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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SY04 EAC Mileage History
- 02/04/200733,189 mi
- 04/04/200842,969 mi+9,780 mi
- 10/03/200951,246 mi+8,277 mi
- 30/03/201066,435 mi+15,189 mi
- 01/04/201180,375 mi+13,940 mi
- 11/04/201293,828 mi+13,453 mi
- 11/04/201293,830 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/2013106,122 mi+12,292 mi
- 26/09/2013106,122 mi
- 08/10/2014118,801 mi+12,679 mi
- 08/10/2014118,801 mi
- 08/10/2015131,340 mi+12,539 mi
- 08/10/2015131,340 mi
- 05/10/2016139,197 mi+7,857 mi
- 27/09/2017143,171 mi+3,974 mi
- 12/11/2018152,349 mi+9,178 mi
- 09/11/2019166,315 mi+13,966 mi
- 09/02/2021182,172 mi+15,857 mi
- 04/02/2022193,353 mi+11,181 mi
- 08/02/2023206,653 mi+13,300 mi
- 22/02/2024218,650 mi+11,997 mi
- 27/03/2024218,658 mi+8 mi
- 01/04/2025231,518 mi+12,860 mi
- 18/04/2025231,547 mi+29 mi
- 24/04/2026242,387 mi+10,840 mi
Average of roughly 10,976 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
SY04 EAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (SY04 EAC) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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