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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

DV54 LXJMOT history

DV54 LXJ is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,227 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DV54 LXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DV54 LXJ was last recorded at 59,227 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,034 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
2,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,227 miles
  • 2024 – 58,034 miles
  • 2023 – 56,601 miles
  • 2022 – 55,571 miles
  • 2021 – 54,641 miles
  • 2020 – 54,013 miles
  • 2019 – 52,982 miles
  • 2018 – 51,938 miles
  • 2017 – 50,967 miles
  • 2016 – 49,406 miles
  • 2015 – 46,716 miles
  • 2014 – 41,515 miles
  • 2013 – 37,325 miles
  • 2012 – 34,138 miles
  • 2011 – 31,370 miles
  • 2010 – 27,287 miles
  • 2009 – 22,642 miles
  • 2008 – 19,646 miles
  • 2007 – 14,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,227 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,227 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    260891034757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded

  2. Pass58,034 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    481642914168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting worn

  3. Pass56,601 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,601 miles
    Test number
    721418995761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting worn

  4. Pass55,571 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    329124770719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,641 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    463739070700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,013 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    916536506803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,982 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    306362213219
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,938 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    414908292469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    814082732809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,967 miles (+1,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    438558279506
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass49,406 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    216521254196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,716 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    637464864767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,515 miles (+4,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,515 miles
    Test number
    349928484254
    • NoteMiddle section of exhaust mounting insecure front tyres on 3mm

  14. Pass37,325 miles (+3,187)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,325 miles
    Test number
    135707113301
    • NoteFornt brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake leaver partialy seized
    • NoteOffside rear tyer inner side wall has small cut

  15. Pass34,138 miles (+2,768)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    249128192248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner faces

  16. Pass31,370 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,370 miles
    Test number
    357404291243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,287 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    430074390246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass27,287 miles (+4,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    474784290205
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass22,642 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    530745399201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,646 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,646 miles
    Test number
    321126298433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,210 miles
    Test number
    250672597236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DV54 LXJ

Does DV54 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DV54 LXJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DV54 LXJ?
The MOT on DV54 LXJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DV54 LXJ done?
DV54 LXJ was recorded at 59,227 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,497 miles a year.
Has DV54 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DV54 LXJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on DV54 LXJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DV54 LXJ find?
DV54 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut mounting worn; offside front back plate corroded.

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