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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB54 OLWMOT history

LB54 OLW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,098 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OLW was last recorded at 134,098 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,934 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
7,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,098 miles
  • 2024 – 129,534 miles
  • 2023 – 124,095 miles
  • 2022 – 117,838 miles
  • 2021 – 111,263 miles
  • 2020 – 106,992 miles
  • 2019 – 99,959 miles
  • 2018 – 90,397 miles
  • 2017 – 81,898 miles
  • 2016 – 72,447 miles
  • 2015 – 63,348 miles
  • 2014 – 53,909 miles
  • 2013 – 44,486 miles
  • 2012 – 37,446 miles
  • 2011 – 30,303 miles
  • 2010 – 23,161 miles
  • 2009 – 16,289 miles
  • 2008 – 8,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,098 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 3mm cracks/splits in sidewalls and tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Center joiner exhaust clamps corroded broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,098 miles (+164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,098 miles
    Test number
    550318312808
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail133,934 miles (+4,400)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,934 miles
    Test number
    484125732985
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass129,534 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,534 miles
    Test number
    655031693600
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail129,534 miles (+5,439)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,534 miles
    Test number
    258616441579
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass124,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    363021430084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 3mm cracks/splits in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter joiner exhaust clamps corroded broken

  6. Fail124,095 miles (+6,257)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    871515561012
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 3mm cracks/splits in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter joiner exhaust clamps corroded broken

  7. Pass117,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    118020005061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,838 miles (+6,575)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    988403903543
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

  9. Pass111,263 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    626444308195
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp pattern poor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rubbing.

  10. Fail111,263 miles (+4,271)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    148994171295
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp pattern poor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rubbing.

  11. Pass106,992 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    115154081453
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres badly cracked.

  12. Fail106,992 miles (+7,033)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    735014402198
    • MajorEmissions not tested Unable to hold engine revs in the required range. Lambda readings 1.2. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres badly cracked.

  13. Pass99,959 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    212994939419
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail99,959 miles (+9,562)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    978048367183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass90,397 miles (+8,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    438881522333
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition.

  16. Pass81,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,898 miles
    Test number
    580073811667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,898 miles (+9,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,898 miles
    Test number
    749453775584
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass72,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    339078078690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,447 miles (+9,099)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    477039573544
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass63,348 miles (+9,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    518090085167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    218335974147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail53,909 miles (+9,423)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    608365674137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,486 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    948138273160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,446 miles (+7,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,446 miles
    Test number
    887541882133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,303 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    589513871146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,161 miles
    Test number
    234884370443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,161 miles (+6,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,161 miles
    Test number
    702044270125
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass16,289 miles (+7,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,289 miles
    Test number
    652621889188
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall starting to crack and perish

  29. Pass8,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,803 miles
    Test number
    101775388187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail8,803 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,803 miles
    Test number
    751995288190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB54 OLW

Does LB54 OLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OLW expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OLW?
The MOT on LB54 OLW expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OLW done?
LB54 OLW was recorded at 134,098 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 7,361 miles a year.
Has LB54 OLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OLW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 OLW 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 OLW find?
LB54 OLW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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