2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · YA04 DWD
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 217,385 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 DWD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 217,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 DWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (YA04 DWD) between April 2007 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YA04 DWD Mileage History
- 03/04/200748,399 mi
- 04/09/200855,737 mi+7,338 mi
- 11/01/201059,681 mi+3,944 mi
- 30/03/201164,376 mi+4,695 mi
- 30/03/201270,215 mi+5,839 mi
- 28/03/201373,756 mi+3,541 mi
- 08/04/201476,474 mi+2,718 mi
- 08/04/201476,482 mi+8 mi
- 17/03/201584,604 mi+8,122 mi
- 17/03/201584,604 mi
- 13/07/201693,357 mi+8,753 mi
- 15/07/201693,357 mi
- 19/07/201795,007 mi+1,650 mi
- 19/07/201795,007 mi
- 07/08/201896,170 mi+1,163 mi
- 14/08/201896,170 mi
- 22/05/202097,353 mi+1,183 mi
- 05/10/2021217,385 mi+120,032 mi
Average of roughly 11,649 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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