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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LC04 XLTMOT history

LC04 XLT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,263 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XLT was last recorded at 68,263 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,247 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,263 miles
  • 2025 – 63,930 miles
  • 2024 – 60,750 miles
  • 2023 – 57,177 miles
  • 2022 – 55,739 miles
  • 2021 – 52,869 miles
  • 2020 – 46,145 miles
  • 2019 – 43,967 miles
  • 2018 – 41,109 miles
  • 2017 – 38,514 miles
  • 2016 – 34,707 miles
  • 2015 – 32,678 miles
  • 2014 – 30,147 miles
  • 2013 – 27,808 miles
  • 2012 – 25,202 miles
  • 2011 – 22,263 miles
  • 2010 – 19,388 miles
  • 2009 – 15,843 miles
  • 2008 – 12,283 miles
  • 2007 – 9,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,263 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,263 miles
    Test number
    945879292061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,247 miles (+4,317)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    410523042333
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass63,930 miles (+3,180)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    731411502675
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,750 miles (+3,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    553425648820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    599638102634
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail57,177 miles (+1,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    222838965610
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,739 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    485653495962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    142775467498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,869 miles (+6,724)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    317588366094
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass46,145 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    733990897034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,967 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    365681835487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,109 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    266188480566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass38,514 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    596845583900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,707 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    164432801892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,678 miles (+2,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,678 miles
    Test number
    976220805137
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass30,147 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    157558294426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,808 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,808 miles
    Test number
    279396713142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,202 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    817398802136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,263 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,263 miles
    Test number
    688078611177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,388 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,388 miles
    Test number
    110278910193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,843 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,843 miles
    Test number
    231942219476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,283 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,283 miles
    Test number
    282096308112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,670 miles
    Test number
    203707607109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 XLT

Does LC04 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 XLT is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XLT?
The MOT on LC04 XLT is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 XLT done?
LC04 XLT was recorded at 68,263 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,007 miles a year.
Has LC04 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XLT has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC04 XLT 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 LC04 XLT find?
LC04 XLT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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