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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 GCYMOT history

LB54 GCY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
128,560 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GCY was last recorded at 128,560 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 2,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,098 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,462 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,560 miles
  • 2023 – 126,098 miles
  • 2022 – 123,410 miles
  • 2021 – 120,808 miles
  • 2020 – 116,734 miles
  • 2018 – 108,162 miles
  • 2017 – 107,603 miles
  • 2016 – 90,348 miles
  • 2014 – 78,840 miles
  • 2013 – 65,349 miles
  • 2011 – 55,105 miles
  • 2010 – 45,528 miles
  • 2009 – 32,019 miles
  • 2008 – 26,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,560 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    259592848691
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,560 miles (+2,462)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    929646475190
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    684984108220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,098 miles (+2,688)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    204805664683
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    876413840083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,410 miles (+2,602)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    580235463987
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  7. Pass120,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,808 miles
    Test number
    314631649065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,808 miles (+4,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,808 miles
    Test number
    983631888871
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass116,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    680129484901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,734 miles (+1,164)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    555329389410
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass115,570 miles (+7,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    644849480522
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion

  12. Pass108,162 miles (+559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,162 miles
    Test number
    343774030236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass107,603 miles (+7,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,603 miles
    Test number
    408202597160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySills have slight corrosion at ends

  14. Pass100,487 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    928702967327
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  15. Fail100,487 miles (+10,139)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    611808494579
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  16. Pass90,348 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    184039369131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front shock absorber

  17. Fail90,344 miles (+11,504)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    252375868156
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front shock absorber

  18. Pass78,840 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    998643124248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail78,838 miles (+13,489)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    307918214401
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass65,349 miles (+10,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    487646033001
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass55,105 miles (+9,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    956190321271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,528 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    822382180109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail45,528 miles (+13,509)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    171782880130
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass32,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    192838749494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail32,019 miles (+5,333)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    653258649055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,686 miles
    Test number
    252405038043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GCY

Does LB54 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GCY expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GCY?
The MOT on LB54 GCY expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GCY done?
LB54 GCY was recorded at 128,560 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has LB54 GCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GCY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 GCY 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 GCY find?
LB54 GCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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