2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YB04 FOC
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 89,583 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB04 FOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 89,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB04 FOC 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 (YB04 FOC) between July 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB04 FOC Mileage History
- 18/07/202487,151 mi
- 19/07/202487,152 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202589,231 mi+2,079 mi
- 13/01/202689,582 mi+351 mi
- 13/01/202689,583 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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