2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · WJ04 FLP
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 111,305 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ04 FLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 111,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ04 FLP 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 FLP) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WJ04 FLP Mileage History
- 04/08/2023100,120 mi
- 26/07/2024107,768 mi+7,648 mi
- 26/07/2024107,768 mi
- 26/07/2025111,305 mi+3,537 mi
- 26/07/2025111,305 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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