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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB04 FDDMOT history

LB04 FDD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
70,303 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FDD was last recorded at 70,303 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 3,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,860 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,443 miles
Average per year
3,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,303 miles
  • 2023 – 66,860 miles
  • 2022 – 61,710 miles
  • 2021 – 54,330 miles
  • 2020 – 46,746 miles
  • 2019 – 42,130 miles
  • 2018 – 39,364 miles
  • 2017 – 36,487 miles
  • 2016 – 34,407 miles
  • 2015 – 32,342 miles
  • 2014 – 30,233 miles
  • 2013 – 27,168 miles
  • 2012 – 25,007 miles
  • 2011 – 22,939 miles
  • 2010 – 20,804 miles
  • 2009 – 19,109 miles
  • 2008 – 16,400 miles
  • 2007 – 13,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Little reserve travel on service brake pedal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,303 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,303 miles
    Test number
    692223652081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,860 miles (+5,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    358752276403
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,710 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    545349337898
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on service brake pedal
    • AdvisoryRear of n/side outer sill damaged

  4. Fail61,710 miles (+7,380)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    253879063728
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/side and o/side (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on service brake pedal
    • AdvisoryRear of n/side outer sill damaged

  5. Pass54,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    876601243465
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel getting long

  6. Fail54,329 miles (+7,583)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,329 miles
    Test number
    184757181756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel getting long

  7. Pass46,746 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,746 miles
    Test number
    645419739482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail46,745 miles (+4,615)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    968753669698
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,130 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    413649572070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,364 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    946563481842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,487 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,487 miles
    Test number
    906905353275
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Pass34,407 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,407 miles
    Test number
    331787606964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,342 miles (+2,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    976810325111
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Pass30,233 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    158354214108
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  15. Fail30,233 miles (+3,065)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    415174814179
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  16. Fail27,168 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    106331803139
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass27,168 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    295061303465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,007 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    958807612161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,939 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,939 miles
    Test number
    755828511147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,804 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,804 miles
    Test number
    671459510114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,109 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    272915609119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,400 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,400 miles
    Test number
    893725918107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,638 miles
    Test number
    752206117171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FDD

Does LB04 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FDD expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FDD?
The MOT on LB04 FDD expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FDD done?
LB04 FDD was recorded at 70,303 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 3,215 miles a year.
Has LB04 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FDD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 FDD 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 FDD find?
LB04 FDD passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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