2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · YL04 HNC
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 87,767 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL04 HNC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 87,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL04 HNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (YL04 HNC) between February 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YL04 HNC Mileage History
- 14/02/200716,253 mi
- 16/01/200823,605 mi+7,352 mi
- 02/02/200928,243 mi+4,638 mi
- 16/02/201034,354 mi+6,111 mi
- 21/02/201144,895 mi+10,541 mi
- 14/02/201252,278 mi+7,383 mi
- 19/02/201360,989 mi+8,711 mi
- 19/02/201360,989 mi
- 26/06/201363,334 mi+2,345 mi
- 15/07/201469,942 mi+6,608 mi
- 16/07/201469,942 mi
- 16/07/201573,641 mi+3,699 mi
- 16/07/201573,641 mi
- 30/07/201676,710 mi+3,069 mi
- 02/08/201780,068 mi+3,358 mi
- 02/08/201780,068 mi
- 02/08/201882,431 mi+2,363 mi
- 03/08/201882,431 mi
- 05/08/201983,268 mi+837 mi
- 09/08/201983,268 mi
- 06/08/202085,007 mi+1,739 mi
- 07/08/202085,008 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/202186,095 mi+1,087 mi
- 29/07/202186,095 mi
- 01/08/202286,840 mi+745 mi
- 01/08/202387,314 mi+474 mi
- 05/08/202487,767 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 4,093 miles per year across 27 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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