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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB04 EHNMOT history

LB04 EHN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
62,492 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EHN was last recorded at 62,492 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 1,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,324 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,168 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,492 miles
  • 2021 – 61,324 miles
  • 2020 – 60,242 miles
  • 2019 – 57,711 miles
  • 2018 – 54,971 miles
  • 2017 – 51,474 miles
  • 2016 – 48,482 miles
  • 2014 – 43,243 miles
  • 2013 – 39,873 miles
  • 2012 – 37,167 miles
  • 2011 – 33,727 miles
  • 2010 – 29,680 miles
  • 2009 – 24,363 miles
  • 2008 – 21,537 miles
  • 2007 – 16,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,492 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,492 miles (+1,168)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    548257967207
    • 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))

  2. Pass61,324 miles (+1,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,324 miles
    Test number
    715434102881
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass60,242 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,242 miles
    Test number
    888826876029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,239 miles (+2,528)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    656528490399
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,711 miles (+2,740)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    108166918774
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass54,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    182802424126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,971 miles (+3,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    428955760284
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass51,474 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    496308535265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    963951182767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,482 miles (+5,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    517250424475
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass43,243 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    787097134156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass39,873 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,873 miles
    Test number
    799884843165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass37,167 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    789763442185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,727 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    105415841146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,680 miles (+5,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,680 miles
    Test number
    214401730189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass24,363 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,363 miles
    Test number
    213365329149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,254 miles (+2,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,254 miles
    Test number
    154867919170
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  18. Pass21,537 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,537 miles
    Test number
    893964718182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,456 miles
    Test number
    214420927137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EHN

Does LB04 EHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EHN expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EHN?
The MOT on LB04 EHN expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EHN done?
LB04 EHN was recorded at 62,492 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has LB04 EHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EHN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 EHN 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 EHN find?
LB04 EHN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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