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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LK04 ZCJMOT history

LK04 ZCJ is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,851 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,851 km
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,478 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZCJ was last recorded at 94,851 km on 26 Aug 2026, 42 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,809 km · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
42 km
Average per year
4,478 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,851 km
  • 2025 – 92,207 km
  • 2024 – 90,897 km
  • 2023 – 90,510 km
  • 2021 – 81,370 km
  • 2020 – 70,449 km
  • 2019 – 69,841 km
  • 2015 – 50,333 km
  • 2007 – 9,962 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,851 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,851 km (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,851 km
    Test number
    968681494740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail94,809 km (+2,602)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,809 km
    Test number
    927511301726
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end lock nut loose.
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass92,207 km (+1,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,207 km
    Test number
    654720584964
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass90,897 km (+387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,897 km
    Test number
    915641551661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,510 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,510 km
    Test number
    909231496069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  6. Fail90,457 miles (+1,452)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    712618312308
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  7. Pass89,005 miles (+42,164)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    233083341878
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,841 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    929445182408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,838 miles2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,838 miles
    Test number
    770388528802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  10. Pass81,370 km (+10,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,370 km
    Test number
    168678650746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  11. Pass70,449 km (+608)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,449 km
    Test number
    949170556963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,841 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,841 km
    Test number
    216828793585
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass63,238 miles (+7,450)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    565210889192
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. Pass55,788 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    198869132227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,766 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    577719656328
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass50,333 km (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,333 km
    Test number
    347492089994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,319 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,319 km
    Test number
    923253704195
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  18. Pass19,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,873 miles
    Test number
    363669748217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,962 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,962 km
    Test number
    431784557248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZCJ

Does LK04 ZCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 ZCJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZCJ?
The MOT on LK04 ZCJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 ZCJ done?
LK04 ZCJ was recorded at 94,851 km at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,478 km a year.
Has LK04 ZCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZCJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZCJ 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 LK04 ZCJ find?
LK04 ZCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall..

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