Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
LD04 UAPMOT history
LD04 UAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 105,093 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD04 UAP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD04 UAP was last recorded at 105,093 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 102,293 miles · 26 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,800 miles
- Average per year
- 4,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,093 miles
- 2021 – 102,293 miles
- 2020 – 101,813 miles
- 2019 – 95,182 miles
- 2017 – 94,839 miles
- 2016 – 91,816 miles
- 2015 – 88,751 miles
- 2014 – 83,260 miles
- 2013 – 77,607 miles
- 2012 – 69,777 miles
- 2011 – 59,948 miles
- 2010 – 46,612 miles
- 2009 – 36,492 miles
- 2008 – 30,222 miles
- 2007 – 24,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,093 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Central exhaust mounting slightly damaged but still supporting exhaust (requires welding)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible has slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of under sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,093 miles (+2,800)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 105,093 miles
- Test number
- 909475558749
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,293 miles (+143)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,293 miles
- Test number
- 221846986484
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting slightly damaged but still supporting exhaust (requires welding)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail102,150 miles (+337)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,150 miles
- Test number
- 438589352283
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting slightly damaged but still supporting exhaust (requires welding)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail101,813 miles (+6,631)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,813 miles
- Test number
- 657755414879
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective can't open (3.1 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective can't open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated & o/s/f (5.2.3 (l))
Pass95,182 miles (+343)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 95,182 miles
- Test number
- 770527193326
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass94,839 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 94,839 miles
- Test number
- 771618533063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,816 miles (+3,065)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,816 miles
- Test number
- 851829926028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,751 miles (+5,491)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 88,751 miles
- Test number
- 726546205184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,260 miles (+5,653)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,260 miles
- Test number
- 239991924129
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEng oil low
- NoteHubcaps fitted
Pass77,607 miles (+7,830)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,607 miles
- Test number
- 247781523108
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEng oil low
- NoteHubcaps fitted
Pass69,777 miles (+9,829)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,777 miles
- Test number
- 507518412085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,948 miles (+13,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,948 miles
- Test number
- 866762881055
- 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)
Pass46,612 miles (+10,120)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,612 miles
- Test number
- 774991160071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,492 miles (+6,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,492 miles
- Test number
- 323069269095
- 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)
Pass30,222 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,222 miles
- Test number
- 604049278084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,217 miles (+6,159)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,217 miles
- Test number
- 591517178091
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass24,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,058 miles
- Test number
- 490419677076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD04 UAP
- Does LD04 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 UAP is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD04 UAP?
- The MOT on LD04 UAP is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD04 UAP done?
- LD04 UAP was recorded at 105,093 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
- Has LD04 UAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD04 UAP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD04 UAP 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 LD04 UAP find?
- LD04 UAP passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush close to limit; offside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded.
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