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Volkswagen Beetle

Cream · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LD04 ZHAMOT history

LD04 ZHA is a cream petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,617 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 ZHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 ZHA was last recorded at 65,617 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,497 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,120 miles
Average per year
2,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,617 miles
  • 2025 – 62,497 miles
  • 2024 – 57,138 miles
  • 2023 – 51,427 miles
  • 2022 – 45,483 miles
  • 2021 – 41,861 miles
  • 2020 – 40,027 miles
  • 2019 – 33,139 miles
  • 2015 – 31,479 miles
  • 2014 – 29,764 miles
  • 2013 – 27,313 miles
  • 2012 – 24,081 miles
  • 2011 – 23,099 miles
  • 2010 – 22,227 miles
  • 2009 – 20,301 miles
  • 2008 – 19,426 miles
  • 2007 – 18,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,617 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,617 miles (+3,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    802574462589
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    524006817179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,497 miles (+5,359)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    734721867650
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass57,138 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    291791555163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    855619871455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,412 miles (+5,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    227984491875
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass45,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,483 miles
    Test number
    881398895038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,483 miles (+3,622)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,483 miles
    Test number
    707859441975
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass41,861 miles (+1,834)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    754821115631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,027 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    943049138777
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail40,026 miles (+6,887)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    476822144763
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test x 2
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,139 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,139 miles
    Test number
    111704649920
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail33,138 miles (+1,659)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    710185278513
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass31,479 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,479 miles
    Test number
    198364055160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,472 miles (+26)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,472 miles
    Test number
    306443655138
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth outer sills are damaged

  16. Fail31,446 miles (+1,682)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,446 miles
    Test number
    789080855183
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    949140374164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,764 miles (+2,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    965759164163
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass27,313 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    179588843128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass24,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    217789132499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,081 miles (+982)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    577286332164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,099 miles (+872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,099 miles
    Test number
    428275941192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,227 miles (+1,926)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,227 miles
    Test number
    803616940102
    • NoteN/S/F tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteO/S/F tyre centre thread down to 2 mm

  24. Pass20,301 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,301 miles
    Test number
    240147649115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,426 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    321673648145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,199 miles
    Test number
    874183947162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD04 ZHA

Does LD04 ZHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 ZHA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD04 ZHA?
The MOT on LD04 ZHA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD04 ZHA done?
LD04 ZHA was recorded at 65,617 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,452 miles a year.
Has LD04 ZHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 ZHA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD04 ZHA 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 ZHA find?
LD04 ZHA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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