2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · SF04 ATB
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 121,855 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF04 ATB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2023
- 121,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF04 ATB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (SF04 ATB) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
SF04 ATB Mileage History
- 29/06/2022120,266 mi
- 18/07/2022120,266 mi
- 30/10/2023121,855 mi+1,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,189 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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