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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 XMZMOT history

LB04 XMZ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,709 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XMZ was last recorded at 108,709 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,715 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,994 miles
Average per year
4,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,709 miles
  • 2025 – 104,715 miles
  • 2024 – 98,250 miles
  • 2023 – 87,067 miles
  • 2022 – 78,436 miles
  • 2021 – 77,207 miles
  • 2020 – 73,051 miles
  • 2019 – 71,573 miles
  • 2018 – 69,384 miles
  • 2017 – 64,758 miles
  • 2016 – 62,697 miles
  • 2015 – 59,523 miles
  • 2014 – 56,740 miles
  • 2013 – 54,108 miles
  • 2012 – 51,935 miles
  • 2011 – 48,013 miles
  • 2010 – 43,436 miles
  • 2009 – 36,624 miles
  • 2008 – 30,946 miles
  • 2007 – 19,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,709 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,709 miles (+3,994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    162221851211
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,715 miles (+6,465)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    801672092775
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,250 miles (+11,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    202000192608
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,067 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    818451720220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front beam patten weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged

  5. Fail87,066 miles (+8,630)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    424590829966
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front beam patten weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged

  6. Pass78,436 miles (+1,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    782961378975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass77,207 miles (+4,156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    930364234158
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,051 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    269866996276
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  9. Pass71,573 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    848809455838
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail71,567 miles (+2,183)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    626129540654
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass69,384 miles (+4,626)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    138224525215
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose slightly deterioration ( both side )
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber slight external corroded to casing, bothside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded, both side

  12. Pass64,758 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    839313042135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side , bothside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side , bothside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on snide wall, perished,strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on snide wall, perished,strong advice
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side , bothside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and near side , bothside (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail64,758 miles (+2,061)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    449624542800
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side , bothside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side , bothside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on snide wall, perished,strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on snide wall, perished,strong advice
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side , bothside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and near side , bothside (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass62,697 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    479945138967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    478797995128
    • NoteN/s front & rear tyres sidewalls perished

  16. Fail59,523 miles (+2,783)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    389797795118
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteN/s front & rear tyres sidewalls perished

  17. Pass56,740 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    876785774173
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

  18. Fail56,731 miles (+2,623)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    806679064132
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEPC warning light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

  19. Pass54,108 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    736109193188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,935 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    898088582143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,013 miles (+4,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    428959981104
    • NoteO/s & n/s wipers split

  22. Pass43,436 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    663403580100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,624 miles (+5,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,624 miles
    Test number
    770761189163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass30,946 miles (+11,481)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,946 miles
    Test number
    353645488134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass19,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    563886177162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XMZ

Does LB04 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XMZ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XMZ?
The MOT on LB04 XMZ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XMZ done?
LB04 XMZ was recorded at 108,709 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,649 miles a year.
Has LB04 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XMZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 XMZ 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 XMZ find?
LB04 XMZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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