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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LB04 DLJMOT history

LB04 DLJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,845 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 DLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 DLJ was last recorded at 93,845 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,462 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,383 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,845 miles
  • 2025 – 90,462 miles
  • 2024 – 89,886 miles
  • 2023 – 88,917 miles
  • 2022 – 87,634 miles
  • 2021 – 86,360 miles
  • 2020 – 84,159 miles
  • 2019 – 81,848 miles
  • 2018 – 79,661 miles
  • 2017 – 76,570 miles
  • 2016 – 71,746 miles
  • 2015 – 66,955 miles
  • 2014 – 60,394 miles
  • 2013 – 55,988 miles
  • 2012 – 51,531 miles
  • 2011 – 47,591 miles
  • 2010 – 42,568 miles
  • 2009 – 37,056 miles
  • 2008 – 30,234 miles
  • 2007 – 20,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,845 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,845 miles (+3,383)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    472944518893
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass90,462 miles (+576)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    352644979281
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,886 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    599616200233
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail89,886 miles (+969)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    966599870384
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass88,917 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    653184109762
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail88,917 miles (+1,283)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    760524277891
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass87,634 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    325885023770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake lever not fully return it stop

  8. Pass86,360 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    608065910016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake lever not return fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear No plate lamp tap to come on

  9. Pass84,159 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    510765851831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,848 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    386667827988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,661 miles (+3,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    251134563152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass76,570 miles (+4,824)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    805189106668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly bulge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly bulge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,746 miles (+4,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    548170431021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass66,955 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    617823915105
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass60,394 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    497219314158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,988 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    719483363121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,531 miles (+3,940)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    308361082199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges

  18. Pass47,591 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    827535271169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,568 miles (+5,512)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    291044870461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteVarious covers fitted obscuring view

  20. Pass37,056 miles (+6,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    344087779146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass30,234 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,234 miles
    Test number
    251176888468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,628 miles
    Test number
    582768457187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 DLJ

Does LB04 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 DLJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 DLJ?
The MOT on LB04 DLJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 DLJ done?
LB04 DLJ was recorded at 93,845 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has LB04 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 DLJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 DLJ 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 LB04 DLJ find?
LB04 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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