2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · BD54 OPH
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 121,750 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD54 OPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 121,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BD54 OPH Mileage History
- 29/04/2024118,788 mi
- 29/04/2024118,788 mi
- 16/06/2025119,874 mi+1,086 mi
- 29/04/2026121,748 mi+1,874 mi
- 29/04/2026121,750 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD54 OPH 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 (BD54 OPH) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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