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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB54 EMJMOT history

LB54 EMJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,457 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EMJ
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
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EMJ was last recorded at 95,457 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 6,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,020 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,437 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,457 miles
  • 2024 – 89,020 miles
  • 2023 – 87,445 miles
  • 2022 – 86,720 miles
  • 2021 – 85,737 miles
  • 2020 – 84,993 miles
  • 2019 – 84,282 miles
  • 2018 – 82,896 miles
  • 2017 – 81,467 miles
  • 2016 – 72,107 miles
  • 2015 – 65,850 miles
  • 2014 – 62,421 miles
  • 2013 – 59,151 miles
  • 2012 – 57,335 miles
  • 2011 – 54,425 miles
  • 2010 – 50,637 miles
  • 2009 – 44,633 miles
  • 2008 – 38,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,457 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,457 miles (+6,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    278715049827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,020 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    422665648780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,009 miles (+1,564)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    672100947383
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,445 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    864007115075
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail87,445 miles (+725)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    809257097397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,720 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    942182435459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,719 miles (+982)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    118579936102
    • MajorNearside 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 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))

  8. Pass85,737 miles (+744)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    811266637602
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,993 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    309028194310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,282 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    175971511580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,896 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    446223753097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    810531008734
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail81,467 miles (+9,360)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    127612199211
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    925261498910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,107 miles (+6,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    994095269917
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass65,850 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    111370636101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,421 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    495243674271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    228331763232
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  19. Fail59,151 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    419051163208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  20. Pass57,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    319053872453
    • NoteOsf seat tilt not working

  21. Fail57,335 miles (+2,910)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    635293572286
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf seat tilt not working

  22. Pass54,425 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    419753861264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,637 miles (+6,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    213327530215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,633 miles (+6,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    364784439491
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    220623268289
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit

Questions about LB54 EMJ

Does LB54 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EMJ expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EMJ?
The MOT on LB54 EMJ expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EMJ done?
LB54 EMJ was recorded at 95,457 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has LB54 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EMJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 EMJ 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 LB54 EMJ find?
LB54 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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