2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · WJ04 FLE
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 184,864 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ04 FLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 184,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ04 FLE 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 (WJ04 FLE) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WJ04 FLE Mileage History
- 25/11/2023176,603 mi
- 25/11/2023176,603 mi
- 14/11/2024181,116 mi+4,513 mi
- 21/11/2025184,827 mi+3,711 mi
- 04/12/2025184,864 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 4,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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