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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB04 XJJMOT history

LB04 XJJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,088 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XJJ was last recorded at 73,088 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,499 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,088 miles
  • 2024 – 72,499 miles
  • 2023 – 71,455 miles
  • 2022 – 70,668 miles
  • 2021 – 67,641 miles
  • 2020 – 66,896 miles
  • 2019 – 65,414 miles
  • 2018 – 63,399 miles
  • 2017 – 60,035 miles
  • 2016 – 54,677 miles
  • 2015 – 52,375 miles
  • 2014 – 50,970 miles
  • 2013 – 48,223 miles
  • 2012 – 44,826 miles
  • 2011 – 38,692 miles
  • 2010 – 34,896 miles
  • 2009 – 32,653 miles
  • 2007 – 26,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,088 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,088 miles (+589)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    677841853573
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    381721924436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,490 miles (+1,035)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    247634953388
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass71,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,455 miles
    Test number
    336163624628
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail71,455 miles (+787)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,455 miles
    Test number
    465059238149
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,668 miles (+3,027)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    446709414171
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front underbody plastic dust cover slight insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,641 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    827118549337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,896 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    708059119538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,414 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    967326466612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,399 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    480884695211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,035 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    784505162105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass54,677 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,677 miles
    Test number
    236960054278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,375 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    709000745295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,970 miles (+2,747)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    289699304385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass48,223 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    647652213385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,826 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,826 miles
    Test number
    236769892220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,692 miles (+3,796)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    486427601484
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under plastic coating
    • NoteFront discs rusting
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  18. Pass34,896 miles (+2,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,896 miles
    Test number
    422709390293
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,653 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    713231609385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,283 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,283 miles
    Test number
    724460337374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,762 miles
    Test number
    260094737163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XJJ

Does LB04 XJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XJJ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XJJ?
The MOT on LB04 XJJ is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XJJ done?
LB04 XJJ was recorded at 73,088 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has LB04 XJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XJJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 XJJ 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 XJJ find?
LB04 XJJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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