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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB54 XXGMOT history

LB54 XXG is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
120,234 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XXG was last recorded at 120,234 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,230 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,234 miles
  • 2024 – 116,377 miles
  • 2022 – 113,999 miles
  • 2021 – 105,362 miles
  • 2020 – 96,991 miles
  • 2019 – 91,311 miles
  • 2018 – 85,568 miles
  • 2017 – 75,099 miles
  • 2016 – 63,882 miles
  • 2015 – 52,417 miles
  • 2014 – 42,403 miles
  • 2013 – 35,260 miles
  • 2012 – 25,294 miles
  • 2011 – 23,727 miles
  • 2010 – 20,597 miles
  • 2009 – 17,002 miles
  • 2008 – 14,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,234 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,234 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    641978381285
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,230 miles (+3,853)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    978131770883
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre aged

  3. Pass116,377 miles (+2,378)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    664786001448
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,999 miles
    Test number
    532264410036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,999 miles (+8,637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,999 miles
    Test number
    205088636730
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,362 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    753387641833
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail105,331 miles (+8,340)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    724039304996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    703352080121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail96,991 miles (+5,680)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    476933917670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,311 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    209464689798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,568 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    315282573251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    389998768276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,099 miles (+11,217)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    910220176981
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass63,882 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    386342454984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,417 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,417 miles
    Test number
    295466275150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,403 miles
    Test number
    389229674107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,403 miles (+7,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,403 miles
    Test number
    947589474197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass35,260 miles (+9,966)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    589407073120
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear bumper broken around fog light

  19. Pass25,294 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    285456762124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,178 miles (+1,451)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,178 miles
    Test number
    126402232156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteHandbrake lever stiff
    • NoteO\s handbrake not on stop
    • NoteO\s numberplate light lens broken
    • NoteTailgate difficult to open

  21. Pass23,727 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    596524361155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,597 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    330919750193
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEps light on dash

  23. Pass20,597 miles (+3,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    890809750167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEps light on dash

  24. Pass17,002 miles (+2,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,002 miles
    Test number
    523980759020
    • NoteTraction control light on

  25. Pass14,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,370 miles
    Test number
    143527038434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XXG

Does LB54 XXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XXG expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XXG?
The MOT on LB54 XXG expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XXG done?
LB54 XXG was recorded at 120,234 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LB54 XXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XXG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 XXG 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 XXG find?
LB54 XXG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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