2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · T80 SAL
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2004. Recorded mileage 87,326 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T80 SAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 87,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T80 SAL 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 (T80 SAL) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Steering (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
T80 SAL Mileage History
- 24/05/202484,780 mi
- 24/05/202484,780 mi
- 22/05/202585,895 mi+1,115 mi
- 22/05/202585,895 mi
- 21/05/202687,326 mi+1,431 mi
Average of roughly 1,279 miles per year across 5 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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