2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YY04 GZF
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/04/2004. Recorded mileage 108,449 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
YY04 GZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 108,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YY04 GZF Mileage History
- 20/09/202396,357 mi
- 23/09/2024103,313 mi+6,956 mi
- 25/09/2024103,315 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025108,448 mi+5,133 mi
- 24/09/2025108,449 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY04 GZF 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 (YY04 GZF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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