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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LE04 DXDMOT history

LE04 DXD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 127,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,061 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DXD
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
8 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DXD was last recorded at 127,061 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,307 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,061 miles
  • 2025 – 126,307 miles
  • 2024 – 125,928 miles
  • 2023 – 125,423 miles
  • 2022 – 125,226 miles
  • 2021 – 124,333 miles
  • 2019 – 122,678 miles
  • 2018 – 114,812 miles
  • 2017 – 106,513 miles
  • 2016 – 100,769 miles
  • 2014 – 90,096 miles
  • 2013 – 81,749 miles
  • 2012 – 75,262 miles
  • 2011 – 65,963 miles
  • 2010 – 53,430 miles
  • 2009 – 39,574 miles
  • 2008 – 24,891 miles
  • 2007 – 7,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    292368169228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,061 miles (+754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    304315254124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,307 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,307 miles
    Test number
    639649363397
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail126,307 miles (+379)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,307 miles
    Test number
    839878591747
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    833054677360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail125,928 miles (+505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    760718261981
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass125,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,423 miles
    Test number
    310581502393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,423 miles (+197)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,423 miles
    Test number
    664185493057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,226 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,226 miles
    Test number
    602945725176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,215 miles (+882)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,215 miles
    Test number
    652237582347
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,333 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,333 miles
    Test number
    206342729113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    450467910132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail122,678 miles (+7,866)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    992545705578
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass114,812 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,812 miles
    Test number
    908089370291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axlepipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail114,812 miles (+8,299)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,812 miles
    Test number
    129593794580
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axlepipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    232346352129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,513 miles (+5,744)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    494142423360
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass100,769 miles (+10,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    556106569584
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape

  19. Pass90,096 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    749801204377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    219264944441
    • 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. Fail89,275 miles (+7,526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    506424444168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass81,749 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    316588433133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    169260162197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,262 miles (+9,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    699220662107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass65,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    218472551434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,963 miles (+12,533)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    418652951188
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail53,430 miles2 repaired2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    221929970139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSRS air bag warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???
    • NoteBrake discs surfaces worn
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteEngine run slightly rough at idle???
    • NoteNear side door mirror unit slightly insecure / indicator side repeater lamp unit???
    • NoteOff side front wiper arm pivot pin worn
    • NoteWiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

  28. Pass53,430 miles (+93)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    392589970170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSRS air bag warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???
    • NoteBrake discs surfaces worn
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteEngine run slightly rough at idle???
    • NoteNear side door mirror unit slightly insecure / indicator side repeater lamp unit???
    • NoteOff side front wiper arm pivot pin worn
    • NoteWiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

  29. Fail53,337 miles (+13,763)4 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    940216270197
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSRS air bag warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???
    • NoteBrake discs surfaces worn
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteEngine run slightly rough at idle???
    • NoteOff side front wiper arm pivot pin worn
    • NoteWiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

  30. Fail39,574 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    182590779169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSRS [air bag] warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system ???

  31. Pass39,574 miles (+14,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    864390779115
    • NoteSRS [air bag] warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system ???

  32. Pass24,891 miles (+17,244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    990492378159
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens deflectors inoperative
    • NoteBoth rear tyres treads outer edges slightly deteriorated / perished/ inner treads small splits ???

  33. Pass7,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,647 miles
    Test number
    520289347176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 DXD

Does LE04 DXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DXD is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DXD?
The MOT on LE04 DXD is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DXD done?
LE04 DXD was recorded at 127,061 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has LE04 DXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DXD has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 DXD 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 LE04 DXD find?
LE04 DXD passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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