2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VE04 XTL
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2004. Recorded mileage 135,103 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,103 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
VE04 XTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 135,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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VE04 XTL Mileage History
- 17/01/2022133,725 mi
- 22/01/2022133,725 mi
- 25/06/2024135,068 mi+1,343 mi
- 25/06/2024135,068 mi
- 24/05/2025135,103 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE04 XTL 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 (VE04 XTL) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (6.1.”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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