2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · YB04 FOP
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 105,810 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB04 FOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 105,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB04 FOP 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 FOP) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”.
YB04 FOP Mileage History
- 11/12/202398,352 mi
- 18/01/2025100,102 mi+1,750 mi
- 16/01/2026104,984 mi+4,882 mi
- 22/01/2026105,001 mi+17 mi
- 30/06/2026105,810 mi+809 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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