2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VA04 LHT
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 101,522 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA04 LHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/02/2024
- 101,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA04 LHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (VA04 LHT) between July 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint sleve corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure centre mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Engine will not fast idle within the parameters, nor will it idle correctly. (8.2.1.2 (”.
VA04 LHT Mileage History
- 22/07/202299,144 mi
- 22/07/202299,144 mi
- 24/11/2023101,520 mi+2,376 mi
- 15/02/2024101,522 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,516 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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