2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VO04 TAV
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 171,180 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,180 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
VO04 TAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 171,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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VO04 TAV Mileage History
- 29/08/2023152,711 mi
- 09/09/2024161,689 mi+8,978 mi
- 09/09/2024161,689 mi
- 29/08/2025170,817 mi+9,128 mi
- 10/09/2025171,180 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 9,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VO04 TAV 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 (VO04 TAV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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