2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · VN04 HDJ
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 72,672 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN04 HDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 72,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN04 HDJ 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 (VN04 HDJ) between October 2024 and November 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald / inner edge. Tread depth 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle location arm / forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle location arm / forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VN04 HDJ Mileage History
- 04/10/202468,862 mi
- 11/10/202468,862 mi
- 29/10/202571,212 mi+2,350 mi
- 06/11/202672,672 mi+1,460 mi
- 06/11/202672,672 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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