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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB04 XKZMOT history

LB04 XKZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
90,952 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 XKZ was last recorded at 90,952 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2021: 71,913 miles, lower than 76,767 miles on 5 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,950 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,002 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,952 miles
  • 2023 – 85,950 miles
  • 2022 – 83,670 miles
  • 2021 – 71,913 miles
  • 2020 – 76,767 miles
  • 2019 – 72,437 miles
  • 2018 – 66,888 miles
  • 2017 – 65,111 miles
  • 2016 – 63,468 miles
  • 2015 – 61,824 miles
  • 2014 – 57,775 miles
  • 2013 – 55,608 miles
  • 2012 – 52,891 miles
  • 2011 – 51,795 miles
  • 2010 – 50,542 miles
  • 2009 – 48,999 miles
  • 2008 – 48,263 miles
  • 2007 – 47,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,952 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,952 miles (+5,002)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    819319661802
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,950 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    153691623990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,670 miles (+11,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    315691437382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,913 miles (-4,854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    251028835723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    305673954189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,767 miles (+4,330)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    499706038479
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    390910975418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,437 miles (+5,549)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    786197390549
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass66,888 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    361056265248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,773 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    445460270767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    791901134212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,111 miles (+1,643)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    943592527907
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass63,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    150857199599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail63,468 miles (+1,644)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    136655916699
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass61,824 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    644125561583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,183 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    298134725041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,775 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    347078514069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,608 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    609076023094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    129718822417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,891 miles (+1,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    306618622013
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass51,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    207212421018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,795 miles (+1,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    468212321001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass50,542 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    102153720494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass48,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    360846519000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,999 miles (+736)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    484876419038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,263 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    764278728081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    650491937125
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

Questions about LB04 XKZ

Does LB04 XKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XKZ expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XKZ?
The MOT on LB04 XKZ expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XKZ done?
LB04 XKZ was recorded at 90,952 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has LB04 XKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XKZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 XKZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 XKZ find?
LB04 XKZ failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 11 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective, and 13 more.

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